lambing clinic
12 Mar, 2024
March 12, 2024

NHSWGA Lambing Clinic 2024

Saturday morning, March 23, 2024

Registration, coffee and cider doughnuts from 9:00 to 9:30 am. The clinic is free. New and experienced shepherds and anyone interested in raising sheep are encouraged to attend.

The inside session will be held at, Chichester Town Hall, 54 Main Street, Chichester, NH 03258.

Dr. Rachel Gately DVM of Tufts University will speak on best management practices on lambing, and address questions on AI and Cache Valley Virus.

Mike Wright, Kalmbach Representative will talk about nutrition for the ewe and lamb.

After the presentations, participants are invited to Winding Wicks Farm, 275 Bear Hill Road, Chichester NH 03258. Teresa Hromis will share lambing practices and experiences.

RSVP to [email protected]

 

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NHSWGA
18 Jan, 2024
January 18, 2024

Check Back! There’s More to Come!

Our Committee is working hard on the 2024 New Hampshire Sheep and Wool Festival being held on May 11 & 12, 2024. We are looking forward to having your favorite events, plus some new ones! Please check through the website and Facebook page as updates will be occurring regularly from now until the festival!

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21 Aug, 2023
August 21, 2023

NHSWGA Summer Newsletter 2023

We hope to see you all at the fairs this fall!

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24 Jul, 2023
July 24, 2023

Thank you for your support!

This year could not have happened without you. It was wonderful to see all of the smiling faces at the festival this past May. We are beyond grateful for all of you who braved the heat. We are updating the entire festival site as we plan for 2024.

That’s right our festival will be on May 11 and 12, 2024!
We are getting excited and hope you will all join us once again.

Please help us plan for next year by telling us what went well and what needs improvement from 2023.
Click here for a quick 3-question survey.

If you’re interested in joining the festival committee, fill out this form.

 

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sheep
14 Jul, 2022
July 14, 2022

Thank You For Your Support!

To the NH Sheep & Wool Festival Committee, Vendors, Educators, Presenters, and Patrons;

Thank you for your support. This year could not have happened without you. It was wonderful to see all of the smiling faces at the festival this past May. We are beyond grateful for all of you who braved Covid and the HEAT! We are updating the entire festival site as we plan for 2023.

That’s right our 45th Festival will be on May 13 and 14, 2023!! We are getting excit-ed and hope you will all join us once again.

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15 Dec, 2021
December 15, 2021

Return of the 2022 NHSWGA Sheep and Wool Festival

We are BAAAACK!!!!  The 44th Annual New Hampshire Sheep and Wool Festival will be held on May 14th and 15th, 2022.  We are in the throes of planning, so please keep checking back to our website for the latest information.

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11 Mar, 2020
March 11, 2020

Shear Sheep at Cavalletto Farm

Come and join us in learning how to shear sheep at Cavalletto Farm in Lempster NH. We will have a day workshop limited to 10 participants, new or experienced to learn how to shear, or brush up on their technique! 

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