Tim Barnes, OSU Extension Educator ANR, Marion County
2023 Sheep Show Judges Wool Breeds Workshop
The Wool Judge Workshop
III will be held Saturday, April 8, 2023 from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm at the Wayne County Fairgrounds located in Wooster, Ohio (199 Vanover St, Wooster, OH 44691).
This educational workshop is designed to aid sheep show judges to evaluate fleece quality in the breeds of sheep that value fleece quality n their breed scorecard.
The following topics will be presented at the workshop:
- The wool fiber: Understanding wool and its unique characteristics
- The show ring: Terminology, procedures, and evaluation criteria
- Hands on fleece judging: Fine wool, colored wool, and medium wool
- Hands on evaluation of yearling ewe classes: Long and fine wools
Although there is no fee associated for attending this event, it is requested that registration to hold your seat be completed by Monday, April 3, 2023 by emailing Tim Barnes Tim Barnes, OSU Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources Educator, Marion County at barnes.821@osu.edu or by calling at (740) 914-3030. Lunch will be available onsite for purchase.
We look forward to seeing you at this years event!