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Sheep and wool checkoff approves funding

The Ohio Sheep and Wool Program (OSWP) has approved full or partial funding for 13 proposals.

The Sheep and Wool checkoff program will invest up to $36,500 in sheep and wool promotion, education, industry information and producer programs during FY 2012-2013.

Roger High, Executive Director of the Ohio Sheep and Wool program says the approved programs will benefit every segment of the Ohio Sheep Industry.

“These programs are primarily collaborative efforts that will increase visibility of the Ohio sheep and wool industry to the consumer as well as improve the knowledge base of our sheep, lamb and wool producers,” said High.

FY 2012-2013 programs funded by the Ohio Sheep and Wool Program –

Lamb promotional programs approved included – the Ohio Lamb Jam, Ohio Lamb Chef’s Day and Ohio Soybean Council Grocery Store Promotion. Educational programs include the Buckeye Shepherd’s Symposium, Ohio Sheep Day, AGRI-Power Institute, Statewide Sheep Shearing Schools, Ohio Sheep Summit, Ohio Sheep Forage and Farm Tour, and a Fall Education Program.

Producer Programs include – funding to support purebred and club lamb sale marketing programs, as well as a Young Entrepreneurs Educational Program.

Other programs funded by OSWP include – the Ohio Heartland Cuisine promotional program at the Ohio State Fair as well as the State FFA Sheep Proficiency Award and other smaller sheep and wool industry programs.