Join the Oregon Sheep Growers Association at their annual convention this weekend in Lincoln City, Oregon. There will be great opportunities for networking, learning and socializing.
Below is the schedule of events provided by Nikki at the Oregon Sheep Growers Association. http://www.sheeporegon.com/ Please contact Nikki by Tuesday afternoon to ensure your meal reservations. (503) 364-5462
OSGA 2012 Annual Meeting
Dec. 6-8, 2012 • The Salishan Resort
Agenda
Thursday, Dec. 6
6–10:00 pm President’s Welcome Reception & Lamb Cooking Contest
Friday, Dec. 7
8:00 am Welcome
OSGA & OSC Report – John Fine, OSC Chairman & OSGA President
8:30 am ASI & Industry High Points – Clint Krebs
9:15 am Portland Lamb Jam & ALB News/Lamb Summit – Reed Anderson
9:45 am Report on 1st Mentor Program & Mentor Recruitment – Kris Jones
10:00am Coffee Break
10:15 am Risk Management Update –Clif Parker, Custom Ag Solutions
11:00 am Panel: Wool Market Outlook
Will Griggs, Utah Wool Marketing
Dan Gutzman, Pendleton Woolen Mills
12:00 pm Luncheon
1:30 pm Forage & Management Alternatives to Extend the Grazing Season
Woody Lane, Ph.D.
Breakout sessions:
1) Brian Phelan: Lamb Market Outlook – Q&A
2) Bret Taylor: Oregon Selenium Research
5:30 pm Sponsor Reception
6:30 pm Dinner
USDA Cooperator of the Year Presentation
7:30 pm Scholarship Auction
Saturday, Dec. 8
8:30 am Stan Potratz, Premier 1 Supplies — Making Sheep Production Easier
10:00 am Facilities that Work at the US Sheep Experiment Station –
Dr. J. Bret Taylor, USDA, ARS, Dubois, ID
10:15am Coffee Break
10:30 am Animal Handling Equipment – What works, what doesn’t work & How to make it work! — Producer Panel
Bob Klinger – Clint Krebs – Mike Cowdrey – Tom Nichols
11:30 am Sheep Research report from USDA Sheep Experiment Station & Selenium Update
Dr. J. Bret Taylor, USDA, ARS, Dubois, ID
12:15 pm Luncheon
Announcement of Photo Contest winners
This Works for Me Entries & Awards
2:00 pm OSGA Annual Member Meeting plus Election of Officers
5:30 pm Reception – no-host
6:15 pm Lamb Banquet
7:15 pm Oregon Make It With Wool Fashion Show & Awards Cer
Oregon Sheep Connection 
Are there any dairy sheep mentors out there? I need a little help , I tells ya 🙂
Sharon,
I apologize in the delay of response. Although I have been using the Oregon Sheep Connection Facebook page fairly frequently I haven’t been on the blog much lately. To answer your question, I have two or three dairy sheep people in Oregon that come to mind rather quickly. One in Eastern Oregon, one here in Central Oregon and one in the valley. I think in all three cases if they can’t answer your questions, then they can find someone that can answer them. If you will email me at ktjones@crestviewcable.com I can send you in the right direction as all three have email.
Kris