Northeast Livestock Expo

The MSBA is pleased to host the fourth annual Purebred Sheep and Club Lamb Sale in conjunction with the Northeast Livestock Expo. The sales Committee extends an invitation to sheep producers to enter consignments in both the pure bred and Club Lamb sale. We will be promoting the sale locally, regional and nationally as well as broadcasting real time Internet bidding by DV Auction. Information and instructions for PRE-registering is available at www.dvauction Transportation of purchased animals can be arranged west to CA, north to Canada, south to TX and all points in between.

Pure Bred Sheep and Club Lamb Sale will start at 1:30 on Saturday May 22 contact Phil and Lisa Webster at 207-892-2161 or email us at northstarfarms@me.com

Time/Place:

The sale will take place at the Windsor Fair Grounds in Windsor Maine on May 22, 2010 starting at 1:30pm

Club Lamb Jack Pot show will be held in August 2010 (location to be selected later this spring) offering cash prizes, lambs must be purchased at the NELE sale to compete for cash prizes in the Jack Pot show and will be tagged and DNA samples taken on Sunday May 23 from noon-1pm (along with tagging for 4-H market lambs).

Other Events:

On Friday May 21 from 3pm-7pm shearing and hoof trimming will be done by appointment contact Mary Burr at 207-587-4068 or email her at bburr@tdstelme.net

FAMACHA training (registration and small fee is required to cover the cost of materials) will be held at 5pm please contact Richard Brzozowski at 207-780-4205 or email his office to sign up at rbrz@umext.maine.edu

Saturday events kick off with the Wool Pool from 8:00-noon contact Kelly Corbett 207-442-7298 email thewoolwitch@yahoo.com

Pure Bred Sheep and Club Lamb Sale will start at 1:30 contact Phil and Lisa Webster 207-892-2161 email northstarfarms@me.com

Cook Off at Lunch by MSBA members noon-1pm , bring a dish to share, details available at www.mainesheepbreeders.org

Sheep Dog Demonstrations by John and Doreen Simmons of Stoneheart Farm will take place several times during Saturday

And on all three days.....activities and events for Youth and their families contact Razell Ward at 207-578-8100 or email her razel1214@hotmail.com

Campers:

Camper space will be available on site and hotel accommodations are available nearby.

Insurance:

All Exhibitors and Consignor’s with livestock at the Expo are required to provide proof of liability insurance with a minimum of $300,000 coverage.
Send Certificate of Insurance or copy of Maine Association of Livestock Exhibitors Membership card with your entries. Check the health and insurance requirements page for more information.

FMI:

For additional information or if you have questions, please contact Lisa Webster 207-892-2161 email: northstarfarms@me.com