The BLU board is accepting applications for show venues for the 2020 BFL National Show. Please contact any board member to make suggestions for the venue. There is an proposal form available which covers many of the questions, requirements, and considerations to be made when choosing a site for the show. It should be … Continue reading 2020 National Show venue sought
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Summary of the January 17th BLU board meeting
The BLU board met by teleconference meeting on January 17th at 7PM EST. All board members were in attendance, as well the as Sect/Treas. Incoming President Katie Sullivan (VT) welcomed new board member Paul Genge (WA). During the meeting, the board voted to appoint Margie Smith (PA) to the board seat vacated when Katie took … Continue reading Summary of the January 17th BLU board meeting
Some photos from the BFL National Show
Breeders Young Flock - Pitchfork Ranch, Swartz Creek, MI Best Fleece - Kieran VanHorsen, Albany, OR Best Head - 4G Farms, Ellensburg, WA (also, Res CH Ram) Champion ram (natural colored ram lamb) Pitchfork Ranch, MI Champion Ewe (white ewe lamb) - Pitchfork Ranch, MI
Unofficial results of the 2018 BFL National Show
Unofficial results of the 2018 BFL National Show White Yearling Ram 4G Farms Liongate Farm Liongate Farm White Ram Lamb 1) Pitchfork Ranch Ironwater Ranch Ironwater Ranch Irish Hill 4G Farms Irish Hill Natural Colored Yearling Ram Liongate Farm 4G Farms Natural Colored Ram Lamb Pitchfork Ranch Liongate Farm 4G Farms Liongate Farm 4G Farms … Continue reading Unofficial results of the 2018 BFL National Show
A special message from our national show chair, Karen Szewc:
I want to thank everyone that came out and supported the BFL national! Breeders, members, BFL lovers! What a great weekend hanging out with the sheep people. A huge thanks to all who assisted this temporarily disabled knee person. (I REALLY could not have done this without you all (and those nifty pain pills lol) … Continue reading A special message from our national show chair, Karen Szewc:
Dreaming……….
Dreaming of attending the 2018 BFL National show, held during the Black Sheep Gathering in Albany, OR on June 29th!!! Check recent posts on this site for sheep and fleece classes and information on judging. The deadline to enter is June 1st.
Dr Geof Ruppert will judge the BFL fleeces at the national show
Dr. Geof Ruppert Fairfield, Pennsylvania Your judge for the 2018 Black Sheep Gathering is Dr. Geof Ruppert. His involvement with sheep began in 1976 with a starter flock of Corriedales, chosen in part because of his mother’s interest in the fiber arts. Along the way, he participated in judging livestock through 4-H, where he was … Continue reading Dr Geof Ruppert will judge the BFL fleeces at the national show
Class listing for the 2018 BFL national show
The classes for the BFL National Show, held during the Black Sheep Gathering in Albany, OR in June are as follows: Yearling Ram Ram Lamb Pair of Ram Lambs Yearling ewe Ewe lamb Pair of ewe lambs Breeders young flock (1 ram lamb, 2 ewe lambs) You may enter 2 white and 2 natural colored … Continue reading Class listing for the 2018 BFL national show
Announcing the judge for the BFL National Show
Zane Bone • College Station, Texas I am a 4th generation sheep and goat raiser from the Texas Hill Country. My father was a state winning sheep and goat vocational agricultural teacher; my mom was also from a ranching background. My mom’s brother was one of the best known sheep and goat 4-H agents this … Continue reading Announcing the judge for the BFL National Show
Sponsors needed for 2018 National BFL Show
Please put the Seventh National BFL Show on your calendar— June 29th at the Black Sheep Gathering in Albany, OR. BLU is accepting sponsors*** for the awards for this show. If you would like to sponsor an award, the cost is $50 per award (you may partner with another breeder if needed). Make your check … Continue reading Sponsors needed for 2018 National BFL Show