L. C. Scramlin to be inducted into the National 4-H Hall of Fame

by | Sep 3, 2019 | General, news
Oakland County 4-H alumnus to be inducted into National 4-H Hall of Fame
On Friday, October 11, LC Scramlin, of Holly, will be inducted into the 2019 class of the National 4-H Hall of Fame. One of the highest honors bestowed on members of the 4-H community, Scramlin will receive the recognition as a former Michigan 4-H member and volunteer, and current 4-H partner, supporter and advocate who has been serving his club, community, country and world for nearly five decades.

MSPA/MSU Sheep Handling Field Day July 20, 2019

by | Jul 24, 2019 | General, news

Despite the heat, the MSU Sheep Education and Research facility hosted a well-attended summer event focusing on the importance of handling sheep with a minimum of stress for both people and animals.  Several different technologies were demonstrated from dogs helping out on pasture to a totally automated sorting system that only requires that the sheep be present and available to go through the system.  Approximately 50 people were on hand to tour the MSU facility, see the demonstrations and do some socializing.  Michigan Sheep Producers thanks Ray Williams of Gallagher, Jim Bristol with Marweld  products, Dr. Richard Erhardt with his Prattley portable system, Doug Uzelac with his well trained dogs and Lacey Quail of MSU for their extra efforts in putting together this Field Day.  The focus on being able to handle sheep efficiently and effectively to achieve successful management of the flock will be continued at the January symposium in Lansing.  Watch the Michigan Sheep Producers’ website https://misheep.org/ and Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/MichiganSheep/
for updates!  

MSU Workshop: Nutrition for Sheep & Goats

by | May 16, 2019 | General, news

Nutrition Workshop for Sheep & Goats

November 2, 2019 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Anthony Hall, Michigan State University, 474 S. Shaw Ln, East Lansing MI

  • This workshop will provide a comprehensive approach to nutrition and feeding for both small and large operations.
  • Topics to include: nutritional requirements, precision feeding, preventing nutritional disorders, mineral and vitamin supplementation, ration balancing, forage budgeting
  • Stay tuned for more details!