News & Announcements

2021 Scholarship Winner Announced

Posted: June 10, 2021

The MSBA scholarship of $1,000 for 2021 was awarded to Ms. Lynne Thomas from Fallston, Maryland. Lynn is an MSBA member who is attending WVU majoring in Agriculture and Extension education with minors in agribusiness management, horticulture, and food science and technology. Her career goal is to become an agri-science

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

Posted: December 30, 2020

Our feature presentation from our annual meeting is now available for viewing.  Jeff White (MSBA president) and Patty Sanville (our ASI representative) spoke with  Erika Sanko from ASI and our regional representative Jimmy Parker.  We spoke about ASI’s role in getting sheep producers access to vaccines that have been available in other countries

Shearing School Cancelled

Posted: December 8, 2020

Due to COVID-19, the annual shearing school scheduled for March 12-13 has been cancelled.

Shearing School Registration Open

Posted: October 30, 2020

The dates for the MSBA 2021 Sheep Shearing School have been announced. This annual shearing school (for beginners) will be held March 12-13 at the Dale Lehman farm in Washington County. Participation is limited to 15 people. The registration deadline is February 1, 2021. Click here for more details and

2020 Garden State Sheep Breeders’ annual fleece show going virtual

Posted: September 7, 2020

A message from the Garden State Sheep Breeders   The Garden State Sheep Breeders’ annual fleece show is going virtual this year, and you’re invited to create a free listing on our website to offer your skirted 2020 fleeces for sale. These business card-style listings will feature your name and/or