News & Announcements

Fall 2023 Maryland Sheep News Now Available

Posted: December 14, 2023

The Fall 2023 issue of the Maryland Sheep News is now available for download.

A full archive of past issues dating back to 2015 is also available.

Spring 2023 Maryland Sheep News Now Available

Posted: May 1, 2023

The Spring 2023 issue of the Maryland Sheep News is now available for download.

A full archive of past issues dating back to 2015 is also available.

Winter 2022 Maryland Sheep News Now Available

Posted: February 25, 2022

The Winter 2022 issue of the Maryland Sheep News is now available for download.

A full archive of past issues dating back to 2015 is also available.

MSBA Scholarship Applications Now Being Accepted

Posted: February 8, 2022

The Maryland Sheep Breeders Association, in conjunction with the Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival, is offering a scholarship in the amount of $1,000.00 to a student who has been accepted or is in the process of applying for continuing education at a college or university, technical school, or vocational school. All academic majors will be considered, but priority will be given to agricultural or agriculture related majors (such as food science, veterinarian, ag. teaching, etc.). Preference will be given to those applicants who are members or whose families are members of the Maryland Sheep Breeders Association. Payment will be made upon provision of school acceptance documentation and/or evidence of attendance.

Applications can be downloaded from marylandsheepbreeders.org/awards/scholarships and must include:

  • Completed application
  • 500 word essay
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Recent high school or college transcript

Selection criteria:

  • Experience and involvement with sheep and or sheep related activities (4-H, FFA, Make It With Wool, etc.)
  • Agriculture or agriculturally related education/career goals
  • Community service activities
  • Leadership and/or extra-curricular involvement
  • High School/college academic achievement

Applications will be accepted through April 15, 2022. The scholarship presentation will be made in the Show Ring at the Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival on Sunday, May 7 at 3:15 p.m. The winner will also be honored at the Maryland Sheep Breeders Annual Dinner in October.

Please email Carolann McConaughy, , if you have any questions or need additional information.

Newsletter Archives and Fall 2021 Issue Now Available

Posted: October 28, 2021

The Fall 2021 issue of the Maryland Sheep News is now available for download.

A full archive of past issues dating back to 2015 has also been added.