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Profit Streams From Sheep and Their Products
November 7th, 2026 in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Join us for the 2026 Shepherds Symposium
Symposium Agenda
9:00 Registration
9:20 Welcome and Introductions: Dan Turner, PSWGA President
9:30 Rules and Regulations for Retail Cut Sales and Freezer Lambs
Speaker: Aaron Wolfe, Penn State Meat Science Extension Specialist, will review rules and regulations for selling meat in Pennsylvania.
10:15 Break Refreshments and snacks made from sheep and lamb products
10:30 PSWGA Annual Meeting
11:45 How to Market Lower Value Meat Cuts
Speaker: Aaron Wolfe will share recipes and tips for cooking lamb.
Lunch Enjoy Lunch prepared by Aaron!
Visit exhibitors, bid on silent auction items, and network with other producers.
12:45 Understanding Ethnic Markets
Speaker: Melanie Barkley, Penn State Extension Livestock Educator, will discuss preferred weights and tips for marketing lambs for ethnic holidays.
1:30 Online Marketing Options
Speaker: Mattie Horchler, Penn State Extension Livestock Educator, will discuss opportunities for marketing through websites, social media and online sales.
2:15 Marketing Breeding Stock Panel
Panelists: Katie Nolt, Jay Cheran, Allly and Carl Rudy, Bill MacCauley
3:00 Break and Finish Bidding on Silent Auction Items
3:15 Marketing Wool and Wool Products
Moderator: Catherine McLeod, On The Morrow Farm
Bring samples of your wool and wool products for this hands-on discussion.
4:00 Evaluation, Door Prizes, Wrap-up and Safe Trip Home