Maryland Sheep Breeders Association | The Maryland Sheep Breeders Association, Inc. (MSBA) exists to promote sheep, lamb, and wool in Maryland and the region, and to increase public knowledge of the healthful and useful qualities of sheep, lamb, and the many sheep & wool related products.

Reminder - tomorrow is the suggested deadline to complete the online form at sheepandwool.wufoo.com/forms/2021-virtual-fleece-sale-listing-form/ for being listed as a producer in the Virtual Fleece Sale at this year's virtual Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival. We will leave the form open and will do our best to accommodate forms received after that date, but cannot guarantee acceptance of late forms.Last year, our Virtual Fleece Sale had over seventy producers offering all kinds of fleeces, and we expect to top that for 2021.If you are interested in being listed as a producer in this year's Virtual Fleece Sale, please complete the online form at sheepandwool.wufoo.com/forms/2021-virtual-fleece-sale-listing-form/. All fleeces that you offer for sale through the Festival listing must be your own product, and not a resale of a purchased fleece. In order to support those producers who have supported us by way of their commissions in the past, the listing is free for anyone who entered fleeces at the 2017, 2018 or 2019 festivals. There will be a $10 fee for everyone else. Completed forms should be submitted by April 10. #mdsw2021 #virtualonlinewoolfestival ... See MoreSee Less

Just a quick reminder that the deadline for registering for the Virtual Maryland Sheep & Goat Skillathon is April 20, just a little over two weeks away.The Skillathon will be held in conjunction with the Virtual Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival on May 1 & 2 and will include five sections: Equipment ID/Use, Breeds, Feeds/Forages, Meat/Marketing, and Fiber. Each section may have multiple parts. Adults (>18) are welcome to participate and test their knowledge this year, but won't receive awards. Top-placing youth (between the ages of 8 and 18) will receive ribbons, premiums, and festival t-shirts.Register at go.umd.edu/2021SkillathonFor more information, contact Susan Schoenian at Registration is now open for the Virtual Maryland Sheep & Goat Skillathon, to be held in conjunction with the Virtual Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival, May 1-2, 2021. Competition is open to any youth between the ages of 8 and 18. Youth will compete according to their age as of January 1, 2021 (4-H age); Junior, 8-10; Intermediate, 11-13; and Senior, 14-18. Clovers (<8) and Adults (>18) may participate, but awards won't be given. The festival committee of the Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival will provide ribbons, premiums, and festival t-shirts to the top-placing youth.Register online at go.umd.edu/2021SkillathonThe deadline for registration is April 20. For more information, contact Susan Schoenian at or ask questions here. ... See MoreSee Less

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A flock 200 strong and growing.

Activities and events to enrich your life as a producer.

Regular publications from the American Sheep Industry Association.

The Maryland Sheep News.

Free admission to the Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival and a free Festival catalog by mail.

A reduced commission on any fleeces consigned for sale at Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival Fleece Show & Sale.

Promotional activities to raise awareness of lamb and wool.

Member Spotlight

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Interview with Erika Sanko from ASI and our regional representative Jimmy Parker

Shearing School Cancelled

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Shepherd’s Farm Market

2021 Virtual Online Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival

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