2012 ASI Convention News

The 2012 American Sheep Industry Association (ASI) convention is only five weeks away. To take advantage of early registration discounts, be sure to register prior to Wednesday, Jan. 4.

To see what is taking place at each of the council and committee meetings, check out the draft meeting agendas by going to www.sheepusa.org/Meeting_Agendas.

The Emerging Young Entrepreneurs still have a few $200 grants available for first time convention attendees. To take advantage of this great program, call ASI at 303-771-3500.

The agenda for this meeting covers the following topics:

• Money Matters: How do you access it?;
• Impact of Animal Rights Movements on Livestock Producers;
• Market Ready Lambs: What Do Consumers Want?;
• Identifying New Markets;
• For the Love of Conservation: Sheep and Land Usage;
• Livestock Risk Protection;
• Another Revenue Option: Shearing; and
• New Equipment and Technology.

Remember, there is a $50 registration discount for current producers who bring an emerging entrepreneur with them to the meetings.

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