MISSOURI SHEEP

In an effort to promote the sheep industry to Missouri’s youth, MSP has initiated a starter flock grant program. This year marks the seventh year MSP has offered this program with nine grants being awarded. The deadline of May 1 is fast approaching for submittal of the 2015 applications. This year MSP has teamed up with FCS Financial to offer up to three $600 starter flock grants to 4H or FFA youth to purchase ewes.

Applicants must not currently own sheep. Applicants must be involved with Missouri 4H and/or FFA, work with a current MSP members in a mentorship program and submit a completed application to include a letter of recommendation from their mentor. The successful applicants must purchase their ewes from a current MSP members by September 1, coordinate with their mentor on a breeding program for the ewes to lamb the following spring, maintain possession of the ewes for at least one year, and maintain records of income vs expenses to be presented at the annual MSP membership meeting the fall of 2016. These youth’s presentations are always a highlight of the annual meeting.

Grant eligibility, requirements and applications can be view and downloaded from the MSP webpage at www.missourisheep.com.

Questions can be directed to Scott Kaden at rollakadens@embarqmail.com or 573-578-9801. Applications must be post-marked by May 1 and mailed to:

Scott Kaden 15850 CR 7200

MISSOURI SHEEP