Pennsylvania Sheep & Wool Growers Association

9:00    Registration

9:20    Welcome and Introductions

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 PA.

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 adn 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    Finish bidding on silent auction items

 3:15   Marketing Wool and Wool Products

           Moderator:  Catherine McLeod, On The Morrow Farm

           Participants are encouraged to bring examples of their wool and wool products for this hands-on discussion.

 4:00   Evaluation, Door Prizes, Wrap-up and Safe Trip Home