2021 USSA Member Directory

NUTRITION PROGRAM

Blueprint® is a premium nutrition program designed to build on genetic potential. • Optimizes animal health. • Supports reproductive success in rams and ewes. • Maximizes growth and feed efficiency. To find out how Blueprint can benefit your flock, contact: Rob Zelinsky Small Ruminant Nutritionist 605-354-8248 www.hubbardfeeds.com/species/sheep-goat

@ HubbardFeeds

HubbardFeeds

HubbardFeeds.com

United Suffolk Sheep Association P.O. Box 121 ● Holland, IA 50642

OFFICE: 641.684.5291 ● FAX: 734.335.7646 EMAIL: info@suffolks.org ● WEBSITE: suffolks.org

he Suffolk breed, an original

meatiness and wool quality from the old original British Southdown. The Norfolk Horned sheep, now rare, were a wild and hardy breed. They were black faced, light fleeced sheep. Both sexes were horned. The upland regions of Suffolk, Norfolk and Cambridge on the southeastern coast of England are very rugged and forage is sparse. It was this dry, cold and windy area in which the Norfolk breed adapted itself to traveling great distances for food, thereby developing a superbly muscular body. It was said at that time of the Norfolk Horned, "their limbs are long and muscular, their bodies are long and their general form betokens activity and strength." This breed and its crosses were valued highly both by farmers and butchers. However, sheepmen of that day did not like the long legs, flat sides, nor

wild nature of the Norfolk Horned. They noted that Southdowns crossed with Norfolks produced a progeny that reduced most of the criticisms of both breeds. In 1886, the English Suffolk Society was organized to provide registry service and to further develop the use of the breed. Through selection and careful breeding by many great English sheepmen, the Suffolk brought to this country retained the qualities for which they were originally mated. The first Suffolks were brought to this country in 1888 by Mr. G.B. Streeter of Chazy, New York. During a visit to England the previous year, Mr. Streeter had been greatly impressed by Suffolk sheep. These prize breeding animals had belonged to Joseph Smith of Hasketon, and one 21 month old ewe weighed exactly 200 pounds when she came off the ship.

A nine month old ram weighed 195 pounds and in the spring of 1890, a seven week old twin weighed 85 pounds. That spring Streeter had a 200% lamb crop. The Suffolk did not make its appearance in the western states until 1919. Three ewes and two rams had been donated by the English Suffolk Sheep Society to the University of Idaho. One of the rams was to be sold at auction at the National Ram Sale in Salt Lake City, Utah. Several leading sheepmen saw these sheep at the sale and they liked what they saw. After several rounds of bidding, the ram was finally sold to Laidlaw and Brockie (developers of the Panama breed) of Muldoon, Idaho, for $500. These men were so impressed with the offspring from their Suffolk ram that they made several importations and were consistent buyers at the National Ram Sale.

cancellation of so many of our major shows and sales was another tough pill to swallow. Many of us missed the social aspects of being around our sheep friends as much as the actual events themselves. On the bright side, our online sales were pretty successful. Our investment fund continues to do well. The GAP program has helped a few breeders get back into the registered Suffolk business. We have a small, but dedicated Junior Board that is excited for

English breed, was the result of crossing Southdown rams on Norfolk Horned ewes.

Dear Suffolk Breeders, I hope you enjoy the 2021 Suffolk Breeder Directory. We are excited to be partnering with The Showtimes to create a fresh, new look. The new partnership also provides the opportunity for a larger share of the ad = revenue to go back to our association.

The product of this cross was determined to be a great improvement over either one of the parents. Although the Suffolk was a recognized breed as early as 1810, the flock book was not closed until much later. In 1930, Southdowns were described as large sheep without horns, dark faces and legs, fine bones and long small necks. They were gray to mouse brown on the face and legs. They were low set in front with high shoulders and light forequarters; however, their sides were good, rather broad in the loin and were full in the thigh and twist. Today's Suffolk derives its

First, I’d like to welcome our newest board members – Matt Wolf (ID), Jeff Baumann (MO), Dennis Sorensen (IL), and Bill Zwyers (IN) – thank you for your willingness to serve. A big thank you to our outgoing board members: Blair Summey, Tom Burke, Gary Hoskins and Bret Henderson - for your dedication to the Suffolk breed. And to our returning board members:

2021. And we welcomed several new breeders into the Suffolk family, including two from my home state that I met for the first time this year. We all know that there is a fair amount of diversity within our breed of different types and kinds of Suffolk sheep. Each of us should continue to raise the kind of Suffolk sheep that

Randy Hodges, Greg Ahart, Cynthia Huckins, Brenda Reau, Carol Heupel, Jim Van Dyke and Randy Dombek – thanks for the leadership you continue to provide. And especially to our Secretary Amanda – we couldn’t do any of this without you. Most importantly, I want to thank you, the members, for your enthusiasm for Suffolk sheep. Thank you to the 350+ breeders who took the time to share their thoughts and concerns in the needs assessment! This survey has provided so much valuable information to help guide the board in our decisions as we look to the future. We will share a summary of the results with you when we finish analyzing all of the data. While we may not have complete agreement on all the issues, some messages came through loud and clear – such as the need for better communication between the board and the rest of the members. 2020 was a difficult year for a variety of reasons. The tragic loss of several of our breeders due to COVID and other illnesses has touched us all. Our thoughts and prayers go out to those families. A number of other Suffolk flocks made the difficult decision to disperse. Those breeders will certainly be missed. The

we like and that we can effectively market. Regardless of which type you raise, we can all work to improve the structural soundness and functionality of our flocks. Suffolks became the most popular breed in the US because they excelled in terms of growth rate and carcass merit – traits important to the commercial sheep industry. We can’t lose sight of that. We also need to pay attention when our customers complain about lack of longevity and fleshing ease in Suffolks, and work to improve those traits in our flocks. I think we have made strides in these areas, but we have more work to do. I repeated this paragraph from last year because there are many who seem to be under the impression that the board is trying to force everyone to raise the same kind of sheep and I assure you that is not the case! Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me or any of your district board members. I can be reached at jeremy.geske@gmail.com or 612- 756-1200. Hope to see many of you at Suffolk events this year. Cheers, Jeremy Geske

Executive Secretary amanda@suffolks.org

Amanda, our friendly secretary, and office staff can get you the answers or information you need. Her job is to provide the very best service to Suffolk breeders around the world. And she is good at it!

DISTRICT 1

DISTRICT 2

DISTRICT 3

DISTRICT 4

Christensen Family Suffolks 5 Tyler, MN High quality rams available. Jared 507-828-4225 jaredmchristensen54@gmail.com

Schacherer Suffolks 9 Canby, MN NSIP Enrolled. Purebred stock. Travis 507-829-1098 t_schacherer@yahoo.com

Christensen Family 1902 RR – Champion Ram at the 2019 MN State Suffolk Show.

Great terminal sires like this available.

Cloose Family Suffolks 6 Barrett, MN Home of “Buck Fever” Jeff 320-760-8160 Jeffrey.cloose@gmail.com Brandon 320-815-3625

Cannon River Suffolks 10 Kilkenny, MN NSIP Enrolled John Scott 612-963-4629 attorneyjscott@yahoo.com FB: Cannonriversuffolks

Private Treaty sale May 2nd, offspring from KSlack 1803 & 1913, Sarge, Quam 988, Stewart 1919.

“Leonidas”, our lead stud for 2020 & 2021.

Arndt Acres 1 Norwood, MN Farm visits welcome Ron & Gail 952-466-5876 Patrick 952-201-5761 Parndt83@gmail.com

Beckler Suffolks 3 Fergus Falls, MN

JMG Suffolks 7 New Prague, MN NSIP enrolled. Selling purebred rams, ewes and terminal sires. Jeremy Geske 612-756-1200 Jeremy.geske@gmail.com

Stassen Suffolks 11 Kerkhoven, MN Practical Suffolks working for you.

Production sheep selected for mothering and milking. Show quality lambs available. OPP free flock. LaVonne 218-770-9731 lfbeckler@icloud.com

Steve 320-905-5306 steve.stassen@gmail.com

Arndt Acres sheep with width, style and breed character.

2021 ewe and ram lambs for sale at the Beckler Farm

JMG 1850RR, a top “Leonidas” daughter. Ewes like her are the foundation of our flock.

Overall Champion Sheep, Swift County Fair (2018, 2019)

JB Suffolks 2 Foley, MN Farm family raising quality farm and show stock. Contact me for a farm tour. Jordan Beack 320-291-5524 jordanbeack17@gmail.com

Berg Suffolks 4 Pipestone, MN

David Rambow Family Suffolks 8 Cologne, MN

Zehnder & Family Suffolks 12 Truman, MN

Performance driven rams and ewes with a show ring look. Andrew 507-215-0405 Andrew.Berg@pipestone.com Marlin 507-215-1079 mdberg@svtv.com FB: Berg Family Red Angus & Suffolks

Dave 952-442-5161 srambow3@hotmail.com

Steve 507-236-5454 szehnder54@yahoo.com

JB Suffolks flock.

Berg 1925 sold in 2020. Look for rams like this sold privately off the farm in 2021.

1st Place March Ram at Sedalia in 2019 – His lambs and yearlings look great!

“Bets Off” KJ Lansing 0231, a massive AI son of “Trump” out of an “Ammo” daughter.

DUES Membership Dues (effective 10/01/17) New $40.00 Paid prior to March 1 - $40.00/year Paid after March 1 - $60.00/year UJSSA Dues (Junior, age 21 and under) Annual dues - $15.00

By-Laws Chair: Randy Hodges

APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 1 The primary responsibilities of the National Suffolk Ambassador and/or National Suffolk Queen would be to represent the breed at Shows and Sales. The contest will be held at the National Junior Suffolk Show each year. Applicants will be interviewed by a committee of three. The winner will serve a one year term from the current National Junior Suffolk Show to next National Junior Suffolk Show. The United Suffolk Sheep Association has set aside $1,000 to assist in the financing of expenses for the winners. Winners are required to turn in receipts for the $1,000. Please contact the USSA Office at 641-684-5291 or info@ suffolks.org with any questions you may have regarding these contests. Qualifications The National Suffolk Ambassador contest is open to any junior member between the ages of 16 and 21, must be a member and in good standing with the United Junior Suffolk Sheep

Association. The National Suffolk Queen contest is open to females between the ages of 16 and 21, must be a member and in good standing with the United Junior Suffolk Sheep Association. Applicants should be willing to attend: National Junior Suffolk Show, Midwest Stud Ram Sale, and North American International Livestock Expositions Junior & Open Suffolk Shows. Applications Apply for the 2021/2022 Queen or Ambassador! Deadline is June 1 Applications may be found online. DEADLINE & SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS: The application, along with a 1000-word essay, is due to the USSA by June 1. Applications can be emailed to info@suffolks.org or mailed to USSA, PO Box 121, Holland, IA 50642

Include name, flock or ranch name, address, city, state, zip and phone number. Juniors include birthday. Send to USSA, P.o. Box 121, Holland, IA 50642. MEMBER RATES Postage and Handling (per order) - $3.00 Registration - Animal registered within on year of birth - $6.00 Late Registrations (effective 03/02/18) Late Registrations (over 1 year old) - $15.00/head Re-Registration from Canadian or UK Registries - $6.00 Needed within 72 hours - $25.00/head Needed in less than 14 days - $10.00/head Duplicate Certificates - You must be the recorded owner - $5.00 Christening - Naming of Rams or Ewes - $15.00 Extended Pedigrees - 5 Generations - $10.00 NON-MEMBER RATES Registration - Animal registered within 1 year of birth - $16.00. NOTE NEW FEE CHANGES Effective March 1, 2019 convenience feeds ($1 for transactions =<$25.00 and 3.5% for transactions > $25.00) will be implemented for payments made via credit card. For accounts 90 past due, a finance charge of 1.5% per month will be applied. Payment methods include check, credit card (call the office) or PayPal (link on the USSA website). Transfer of Ownership - $10.00 Within Family Transfer - $3.00 Rush Fees (effective 10/01/17)

Committee Members: Ron Alves, Michael Jensen, Dennis Sorensen, Jim VanDyke, Jeremy Geske Youth Activities Chair: Jeff Baumann Committee Members: Jim Van Dyke, Teresa Harker, Katherine Parsley, Stacey Thoeny, Crystal Bailey, Nancy Burton Budget Chair: Carol Heupel Committee Members: Jeremy Geske, Randy Hodges, Greg Ahart, Randy Dombek Hospitality Chair: Cynthia Huckins Committee Members: Randy Dombek, Matt Wolf Hall of Fame Chair: Matt Wolf Committee Members: Randy Hodges, Cynthia Huckins Breed Improvement Chair: Brenda Reau Committee Members: Carol Heupel, Bill Zwyers, Matt Wolf, Jeff Baumann, Dennis Sorensen, Joe Emenheiser, Bill Fulton, Brent Moyer, Trent Nicholson, Larry Christensen, Jack Blattner, Josh Bivens, Rob Zelinsky, Nancy Burton, Case Rundel, Randy Hodges Online Sales Chair: Randy Dombek Committee Members: Jeff Baumann, Cynthia Huckins, Matt Wolf, Josh Bevins, Teresa Harker, Trent Nicholson Registry Programs Chair: Jim Van Dyke Committee Members: Randy Dombek, Jeff Baumann, Dennis Sorensen, Ron Alves, Trent Nicholson, Bill Fulton, Brent Moyer, Josh Bevins, Patty Kelly Strategic Planning Chair: Greg Ahart Committee Members: Jeremy Geske (Co-Chair), Randy Hodges, Carol Heupel, Randy Dombek, Bill Zwyers

"To define, register, promote and improve the Suffolk breed to provide leadership for the advancement and future of the entire U.S. Sheep Industry."

"To be the most innovative, value adding, member- driven sheep breed organixation for an evolving U.S. Sheep Industry."

E-BLAST The USSA will create a specialized E-blast for each customer. MEMBER PRICING: $100 - Single/First Blast $50 - Resend NON-MEMBER PRICING: $200 - Per Blast SUFFOLK NEWSLETTER Pricing below is for publish-ready ads. Contact the USSA Office if you need an ad created (additional fees may apply).

VISIT US ONLINE SUFFOLKS.ORG

MEMBER PRICING: $200 - Full Page $100 - Half Page $50 - Quarter Page NON-MEMBER PRICING: $300 - Full Page $200 - Half Page $100 - Quarter Page WEBSITE BANNER ADS Ad size - 400 px x 110 px

UPCOMING EVENTS / JOIN OUR MAILING LIST / MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION REGISTRATION / UJSSA / SHOW + SALE RESULTS / MUCH MORE!

Pricing below is for camera-ready banner ads. The USSA can design banner ads for $50 (members) and $75 (non-members). MEMBER PRICING: $20 - week $40 - month $200 - 6 months $350 - year NON-MEMBER PRICING: $40 - week $80 - month $350 - 6 months $600 - year

UNITED SUFFOLK SHEEP ASSOCIATION Facebook @UnitedSuffolk Facebook Group – Suffolk Sheep Marketplace Instagram@unitedsuffolksheep UNITED JUNIOR SUFFOLK SHEEP ASSOCIATION Facebook @juniorsuffolk Instagram@ujssa1 Snapchat @ujssa Find Us on Social Media!

WEB PACKAGES MEMBER PRICING:

UNITED SUFFOLK SHEEP FOUNDATION Facebook @suffolksheepfoundation Instagram@suffolksheepfoundation

$125 - 1 Month Banner & 1 E-blast $160 - 1 Month Banner & 2 E-blasts NON-MEMBER PRICING: $200 - Per Blast

YEAR

PRESIDENT

SECRETARY

Discriminations Sheep showing evidence of the following fail to meet the breed standard: lack of muscle development or ability to grow and thrive, dark or black or colored fleece, unmanageable disposition, underdeveloped genitalia, split or asymmetrical testicles, upturned vulva, hernia, over or undershot jaw, prolapse or tendency to prolapse (rectal or vaginal), inverted eyelids, weak udder attachments and teat size or placement that impedes nursing. NOTE: The USSA allows for an appendix registry and upgrading to purebred status. When animals reach 15/16th status (purebred) these animals must adhere to the breed standard as well. Sheep that appear to be black faced crossbreds do not meet the Suffolk breed standard. Genetic and Performance Considerations Visual or phenotypic selection has been used for centuries in animal breeding. It does address issues of structural correctness, breed type, sex character,and breed aesthetics. Today, there are additional tools and resources available to quantify and measure traits. Genetic testing can reduce and eliminate genetic recessives (spider syndrome, dwarfism, and scrapie susceptibility). The technology more accurately evaluates genotype and expands the ability to select breed improving replacements. Superior performing animals within a flock can be additionally identified through on farm data collection. This can include such things as weighing (60, 90 or 120 day weights) and ultrasound scanning for carcass traits (loin eye size and fat depth). Another potential strategy is the use of estimated breeding values (EBVs). This tool allows for measurable genetic comparison, over time, and across flocks with other performance recorded flocks. Either of these selection methods (as well as others yet to be developed) can be used as additional tools to measure rapid growth, leanness, and superior muscling – all of which reinforce the Suffolk as the preferred terminal sire breed. Further, as the industry moves toward more objective carcass evaluation, there will be premiums paid for market animals that meet more demanding carcass expectations.

1940-1942 C.A. Williams, Middleville, Michigan 1943 Phil Hopkins, Michigan 1945-1949 G.B. Vance, Washington Court House, Ohio 1951 Fred Dickes, Indiana

Bill Hurst Bill Hurst Ruth Day Ruth Day

1953-1954 G.B. Vance, Ohio

1955

Fred Dickes, Indiana

1956-1957 William L. Morrison, Virginia 1958-1967 Pearson L. Linn, Bucyrus, Ohio 1968-1969 John Shonkwiler, Neosho, Missouri 1970-1972 Richard L. Roe, St. Ansgar, Iowa

Ruth Day (-1961), Betty Biellier

Betty Biellier Betty Biellier Betty Biellier Betty Biellier Betty Biellier Betty Biellier Betty Biellier Betty Biellier Kathy Krafka Kathy Krafka

The Suffolk sheep is a superior producer of lean meat due to rapid early growth, heavy muscling, and efficient conversion of forage and other feedstuffs. Suffolks are striking in breed character and unrivaled in beauty, having jet black, wool-free heads and legs that sharply contrast their clean white fleeces and pink skin. Suffolk genetics are highly-prized by commercial shepherds to improve the weights and carcass quality of their lamb crops, while the Suffolk head is designed to facilitate ease of lambing. All Suffolk sheep should be structurally and reproductively sound. Rams should be robust and masculine, with significant muscling, body volume, and mass as well as ample fertility and libido. Ewes should be feminine yet thickly-muscled, and demonstrate strong capacity for breeding, lambing ease, mothering instinct and milking ability. In both sexes, preference is given to naturally wide-based, deep bodied, easy fleshing animals free of coarseness or over-refinement. As a meat breed, Suffolk breeding rams and ewes should produce fast-growing lambs that yield carcasses with superior composition and conformation, regardless if purebred or commercial crossbreds. While the mature weights of Suffolk sheep may vary considerably, breed character and general proportionality of body should be similar across the breed. Appropriate frame size and growth curve should be chosen to match the specific commercial production environment and target carcass weight. The USSA exists to define, register, promote, and improve the Suffolk breed for the entire U.S. sheep industry. The commercial industry is diverse in its geography, production systems, products, and markets. Suffolk sheep are useful in a wide variety of commercial applications, from terminal range rams to farm flock ewes, as part of composite breeds, and as market lambs. Suffolks are also exhibited in various show classes, from fitted and slick sheared breeding sheep to club lambs and wether sires and dams. Nonetheless, the breed standard provides a common identity for all Suffolks and breeders. The breed standard serves as the ideal relative to which Suffolk sheep are to be evaluated and improved, in terms of their own phenotype as well as the genetic potential they offer to the industry.

1973-1974

John Shonkwiler, Neosho, Missouri

1975-1976 Richard L. Roe, St. Ansgar, Iowa

1978

Charles W. Hunter, Blanco, Texas

1979-1982 Darrell Anderson, Windham, Minnesota 1983-1984 Robert Hall Jr., Lexington, Kentucky 1985-1987 Tim Hall, Dalmatia, Pennsylvania 1988-1990 William Hoppes, Tiffin, Ohio 1990-1991 John Sponaugle, Grottoes, Virginia 1991-1992 DuWayne Swenson, Dawson, Minnesota 1994-1996 Tom Burke, Platte City, Missouri 1997-1998 David Bogue, Beresford, South Dakota 1993 Donna Ostermeyer, Greenfield, Indiana

David Vanheuvelen David Vanheuvelen David Vanheuvelen

Dave Kloostra

YEAR

PRESIDENT

SECRETARY Annette Benson Annette Benson Annette Benson Annette Benson Annette Benson Annette Benson Annette Benson Annette Benson Amanda Everts Amanda Everts Amanda Everts Amanda Everts Amanda Everts Amanda Everts Veneal Jenkins Veneal Jenkins Annette Benson Annette Benson Annette Benson Annette Benson Annette Benson SECRETARY C.W. Hodgson C.W. Hodgson C.W. Hodgson C.W. Hodgson C.W. Hodgson C.W. Hodgson C.W. Hodgson C.W. Hodgson C.W. Hodgson C.W. Hodgson C.W. Hodgson C.W. Hodgson Allan Jenkins Veneal Jenkins Veneal Jenkins

1929 1932 1933 1938 1950 1956 1957 1958 1960 1962 1965 1967 1968 1976 1978 1980 1982 1985 1987 1990 1995 1998

S. P. Nielsen, Nephi, Utah Ralph Brough, Nephi, Utah S. P. Nielsen, Nephi, Utah James Laidlaw, Muldoon, Idaho

R. W. Winn, Nephi, Utah

Walter P. Hubbard, Monroe, Oregon

Fred Laidlaw, Carey, Idaho

Hindquarter Preference is given to long bodied, strong topped sheep, showing exceptional muscle shape and volume. The Suffolk loin is deep, long and wide. It blends smoothly and strongly into a level top and rump. The body itself should become progressively wider from front to rear. The widest portion of the sheep should be through the center of the stifle when viewed from behind. Natural width should accompany a leg that excels in both depth of twist and volume in both the inner and outer leg. The prominent stifle should be thick, long and deep. The rear flank should be reasonably level with the fore flank. All body parts should blend smoothly and display the characteristics of an animal capable of producing progeny that hang a superior carcass. Discriminate against short, steep, narrow rumps, weak tops, shallow loins, flat muscle, high flanks and lack of overall excellent muscle development. Feet, Legs andMobility The feet and legs should be set wide apart on the corners of the body. They are moderate in length and covered in fine black hair from the knee and hock to the ground with no tendency to wooliness. The hooves are jet black also. Legs should be of adequate bone size, neither overly refined nor coarse; joints are strong and smooth on flat bone. Toes are of equal size, point forward with a deep heel and set upon a short pastern. The stride should be long, fluid and sure. The gait is athletic. The sheep travels wide when viewed from behind. Discriminate against weak or coarse joints, cow hocks, sickle hocks, bowed knees or hocks, post legs, wooly legs, widely splayed toes and any obstruction that impedes fluid movement.

Lawson Howland

Morris Powell, Craig, Colorado Allan Jenkins, Newton, Utah Fred Coble, Winters, California Fred Laidlaw, Carey, Idaho

Head The Suffolk head is free of wool both at the poll and cheeks, is covered in fine black hair and is moderately long in shape. The otherwise wide skull, broad muzzle and deep jaw denote strength and ability to thrive and forage. The mouth is sound with the incisors meeting flush with the dental pad. A particularly defining breed characteristic is the long, bell-shaped ears that hang below perpendicular and tip slightly forward. Discriminate against short, perpendicular, erect or wool-covered ears or any tendency to colors other than black in the head and ear. Be critical of overly refined or coarse headed sheep lacking in breed and/or sex character. Forequarter The Suffolk neck is of moderate length, set smoothly into and atop the shoulder. The shoulder is deep and obliquely set into the body, being smooth and free of coarseness. The shoulder and forearm show evidence of superior muscling. The rack opens up into a wide, heavily muscled topline that extends and widens as it blends into the loin. The chest is deep and naturally wide showing evidence of vigor. The breast plate is neatly tucked up into the chest floor. Ribs are open, deep and well sprung denoting capacity. The barrel itself should be long, deep, wide and large. The belly and the body should be covered in white wool that is free of dark fiber. Preference is given to a tight uniform, white fleece of medium wool quality. Discriminate against steep or open shoulders, extremely long or short neck, lack of muscle shape, pinched ribs and shallowness.

J. Alden Olsen, Spanish Fork, Utah Dwight Stone, Medicine Lodge, Kansas Joe Holbrook, Soda Springs, Idaho Robert Paasch, Chicago Park, California Merle Stadeli, Silverton, Oregon Hal Yeager, Fort Collins, Colorado Roger Sanders, Mullin, Texas Jim Caras, Spanish Fork, Utah

Craig Van Arkel, Grinnell, Iowa John Eagle, Applegate, Oregon

(remained President through Merger)

YEAR

PRESIDENT

1999-2000 John Eagle, Applegate, Oregon 2001-2002 Farrell Wankier, Salt Lake City, Utah 2003-2004 Bob Wagner, Nunn, Colorado 2005-2006 Bill MacCauley, Atglen, Pennsylvania

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

Jim Heggemeier, Platte City, Missouri Bob Wagner, Nunn, Colorado Tom Burke, Platte City, Missouri Bob Wagner, Nunn, Colorado Bill MacCauley, Atglen, Pennsylvania

2012-2014 Rob Zelinsky, Brookings, South Dakota

2015

Diane Russell, Eaton, Indiana

2016-2017 Paul Skartvedt, Radcliffe, Iowa 2018-2019 Matt Beals, Kirwin, Kansas 2020 -2021 Jeremy Geske, New Prague, Minnesota

2020/2021

Bob Kimm Norman Olsen Family Tom Slack, Slack Club Lambs 2013 INDUCTEES Wes Azeltine Betty Biellier & Family George and Fred Buckham Fred A. & Marian Coble Robert Hall Heggemeier Sheep Farms, Bill & Alice Heggemeier & James & Jody Heggemeier Dr. Harold A. Henneman Bill & Helen Hurst Jarvis Sheep Co. Allan & VeNeal Jenkins & Annette Benson Warren Kuhl Jack Larsen Pearson Linn Larry Mead Roger Nichols Olsen Brothers, Alden & Snell Bob & Margie Paasch & Family, Donner Trail Ranch Richard Roe Roland (Rollie) & Ruth Rosenboom Wayne & Mary Skartvedt DuWayne Swenson Craig Van Arkel, Van Arkel Suffolks Harlan & Edwina Wagner Farrell Wankier Roy & Joe Warrick Bud & Julia Westlake & Family

Marlin Berg Alan Culham JimPeifer/ Kurt Birky Bill &Susan Shultz, Bunker Hill Farm Suffolk Hall of Fame inductee bios and photos can be found on the USSA website!

2019 INDUCTEES John Ascuaga Spelman B. Collins Rob Frost Ken McMillan 2018 INDUCTEES Greg Deakin, The Banner Sheep Magazine Richard & Cindy Jones Family, Five Star ‘J’ Farms Larry & Linda Pauly, Double L Livestock Sam & Pat Wiford, Wiford Suffolks Bob & Mary Wilson 2017 INDUCTEES Johnson Club Lambs, Weldon & Brian Johnson Alan & Mary Kjedgaard Ansel Luxford Ron & Carla Young 2016 INDUCTEES Clyde & Justina George & George Brothers

Millers Livestock, Brentford & Brenda Miller Chuck Ream, Windswept Ranch Duane & Marcia Sickels John & Pam Sponaugle Dwight Stone, Stonemark Suffolks 2015 INDUCTEES B.B. Burroughs Bob & Mark Chapman John Eagle Dr. Ben Huff George Hunter Sherwood Jackson Donna Mays Pearce McKinney 2014 INDUCTEES Andrus Suffolks, Ken & Jim Andrus Andy Asberry Tom Burke Jim & Jacky Caras Hawkins Farm Suffolks, Glen “Sadie”

Hawkins & Joy Hawkins Marvin & Sandy Heupel Joe Holbrook

GREG AHART DISTRICT 1 7 Carvel Place Sacramento, CA 95835 916.716.0089 greg.ahart@superiorfarms.com exp. 2022

PRESIDENT JEREMY GESKE

VICE PRESIDENT RANDY HODGES DISTRICT 4 922 Farrand Lansin, MI 48906 810.441.6218 hodgesrk@yahoo.com exp. 2022

TREASURER CAROL HEUPEL DISTRICT 2

PRESIDENT KATHERINE PARSLEY INDIANA Kparsley165@gmail.com

VICE PRESIDENT TY SCHOELERMAN IOWA ty.shoelerman@jacks.sdstate.edu

DISTRICT 3 31307 171st Ave New Prague, MN 56071 612.756.1200 jeremy.geske@gmail.com exp. 2023

27488 County Road 5 Weldona, CO 80653 970.768.1291 heupelfarms@gmail.com exp. 2023

Hello all! My name is Katherine Parsley, and I have the privilege of being the 2020-2021 United Junior Suffolk Sheep Association President. I hail from Sheridan, Indiana where I grew up on a diversified farm with Suffolk sheep and cattle. Currently, I am a student at the University of Kentucky studying Animal Sciences with a Pre-Vet focus. With Suffolks being part of my family for over 70 years, I am passionate about this wonderful breed and everything it has to offer. I am so excited to be able to serve our association this coming year! On behalf of the current board, we are incredibly excited about the year ahead and cannot wait to get working on all of our ideas. The United Junior Suffolk Sheep Association is one with a great legacy and we look forward to continuing that same tradition. Thank you to all of the supporters of our association and its junior members. Without you we could not accomplish as much as we do. I look forward to seeing everyone at upcoming shows and events! If there are ever any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me through my email, kparsley165@gmail.com. Thank you and best wishes to all Suffolk breeders! President Katherine Parsley University of Kentucky Animal Sciences with a Pre-Vet focus Major

SECRETARY CREED HARKER IOWA creed@creedharker.com

TREASURER SAVANNAH BAILEY WISCONSIN chevymalibu@icloud.com

JEFF BAUMANN DISTRICT 2 14292 HWY 71 Savannah, MO 64485 816.390.4151 jbaumannfarms@gmail.com exp. 2021

RANDY DOMBEK DISTRICT 3 2422 290th St. Ivanhoe, MN 56142 507.530.5938 rdombek@hotmail.com exp. 2022

CYNTHIA HUCKINS DISTRICT 1 HC 36 Box 33 Spring Creek, NV 89815

BRENDA REAU DISTRICT 4 17315 Ida West Rd. Petersburg, MI 49270 734.755.8285 reau@msu.edu exp. 2021

775.753.8327 (h) 775.741.0789 (c) Rubymtssheepco@yahoo.com exp. 2023

You have entrusted to them, individually and as a group, the responsibility of operating your Association effectively and efficiently. A task not taken lightly. They not only welcome, but seek your input and opinions. Every thought is a contribution. So please be active in your Association. Members who would like to run for an open USSA District Director position should submit a written intent by August 1st. The intent to can be emailed, faxed or mailed to the USSA Office, phone calls are not accepted. Also, please review the eligibility requirement in the USSA Bylaws under Article V. Directors.

DIRECTOR JOEY SLACK WISCONSIN Joeyslack1027@gmail.com

JUNIOR COORDINATOR NANCY BURTON WISCONSIN nburton1093@gmail.com

The UJSSA is governed by a Board of Directors selected by a USSA Selection Committee. The first year elected to Junior Board is for one year as an intern. After that first year as in intern, the terms of office are for two years.

JIMVAN DYKE DISTRICT 2 38919 SD HWY 34 Wessington Springs, SD 57382 605.770.1095 vandykeseed@gmail.com exp. 2022

MATTWOLF DISTRICT 1 16909 Sierra Jan Lane Caldwell, ID 83607 208.695.8496 mgwolf62@msn.com exp. 2023

BILL ZWYERS DISTRICT 4 9050 N. 675 W Thorntown, IN 46071 765.490.4260 wez1950@aol.com exp. 2021

DENNIS SORENSEN DISTRICT 3 1291 E. 3200 N Chebanse, IL 60992 815.450.8722 dsorensen@retiree.kcc.edu exp. 2021

2021 USSA SUFFOLK EWE LAMB FUTURITY

OWNED EWE LAMB FUTURITY RULES 1. Entries open to any ewe lamb born after September 1, 2020. Ewe lambs will compete in their specific age divisions. 2. Nomination fee is $25.00 per head payable to the United Suffolk Sheep Association. Breeders may nominate all of their ewe lamb consignments during the 2021 sale season for a flat fee of $250. Ewe lambs must be nominated and designated prior to leaving the show ring of their class at a futurity sale. Payment of nomination fee is to be made prior to the sale of the ewe lambs or, for consignment sales, the nomination fee can be deducted from the consignor’s check (done by sale management). Breeders wanting to take advantage of the group rate must make the USSA aware of their intention before the first sale at which they intend to sell futurity lambs. For all ewe lambs nominated, the consignor will be billed for the nomination even if the lamb is not purchased by a junior. 3. Each ewe lamb must bear the proper identification corresponding to the registration certificate. The official identifying tag for each lamb is the lamb’s scrapie tag or flock tag. The scrapie tag or flock tag number must be recorded prior to selling and either (1) submitted to the USSA Office or (2) must be recorded by a USSA Board of Directors Representative. 4. Each ewe lamb must conform to and abide by the rules and regulations of the sale to which it is consigned. All normal entry fees and commissions apply. 5. The USSA will not be held responsible for any dispute and/or disagreement between buyers and sellers. 6. Sale Options: Lambs can be nominated in the following sales for nomination. Any approved sale scheduled on or before October 1st is eligible. a. Consignment Sales. Lambs can be consigned at the following sales: Oklahoma Black and White Sale, Illini All Breeds Sale, USSA Online Sales, Ohio Showcase Sale, Nugget All American, Midwest Stud Ram Sale, New England Sale, Crossroads of the West Sale and Keystone Ram & Ewe Sale. Ewe lambs sold at NAILE Suffolk Sale can be nominated for eligibility in the yearling ewe futurity the following year. For any other sale please contact the USSA Office for eligibility.

b. Organized Production Sales. An individual who desires to nominate ewe lambs sold in their production sale must submit their information to the USSA office prior to the sale for approval. Once a production sale is approved, that sale does not need to be reapproved the following years, if they would like to continue to participate in the USSA Futurity. In order for lambs to be eligible, the consignor/seller must submit a list of the sheep with each animal’s respective scrapie tag number, which are being nominated 24 hours prior to the sale. Then, within 48 hours following the sale the consignor must provide complete information for the buyer of the ewe lamb(s). For production sales, the consignor must pay the $25 nomination fee per head prior to the sale or inform the USSA office and a bill will be sent to the consignor. c. Organized Internet Sales. For individuals who would like to nominate ewe lambs through an organized internet sale, must submit a list of the sheep with each animal’s respective scrapie tag number, which are being nominated 24 hours prior to the sale. Then, within 48 hours following the sale the consignor must provide complete information for the buyer of the ewe lamb(s). For internet sales, the consignor must pay the $25 nomination fee per head prior to the sale or inform the USSA office and a bill will be sent to the consignor. 7. Premiums: A minimum of $100 will be paid to the winner of each district. Premium payout will be based on participation. The overall Owned Ewe Lamb winner will receive a minimum of $500 total premium payout. Ewe lambs that were not nominated prior to the sale are not eligible for the futurity points or premiums. Sales management shall send in nominations and do not have the right after the sale to put a ewe lamb in for a breeder or junior member after the lamb has been sold. EXHIBITOR RULES 1. All juniors who meet the requirements for the Junior Show at the North American International Livestock Exposition are eligible. Rules for the NAILE are: a. The participant must be 21 years old or younger as of January 1st. There is no lower age limit but the exhibitor must be physically able to show their own sheep. b. Junior members must be present to show their own sheep unless physically impaired. c. Animals ownership must be registered

with the USSA office by October 1, 2021. Ownership must be in the exhibitor’s name. Youth partnerships, farm names or family ownerships are not permitted. d. Exhibitors must have current youth or lifetime membership in the USSA. 2. Ewe lambs are to be registered in the INDIVIDUAL NAME ONLY. No partnerships, farm, family, 4 -H Club or FFA Chapter names accepted in the futurity program. 3. The junior exhibitor of a futurity ewe lamb may not be a family member or employee of the breeder as listed on the registration paper. For purposes of the USSA Ewe Lamb Futurity, family members shall include children, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews. 4. Ewe lambs and points earned in the futurity are not transferable to any other person, nor are points transferable from one lamb to another. 5. Ewe lambs can be shown in any class, including commercial ewe and market lamb classes. The USSA is aware that many fairs no longer offer breed classes, this allows more youth to participate in the futurity. Eligibility is no longer restricted to Suffolk classes. 6. No futurity entrant may compete with more than two ewe lambs in each division. Total points earned by two ewe lambs cannot be combined. An exhibitor will be paid for one lamb in each division. 7. If registration papers are not received by the first show, it is the exhibitor’s responsibility to show the lamb in the proper age category and have sales receipt to prove ownership. 8. The registered owner of the lamb must exhibit the lamb. However, if an exhibitor has two ewe lambs in the same class, another junior member may exhibit the second ewe lamb. 9. Futurity points are accepted until the youngest lamb entered in the futurity turns one year of age. 10. Premiums will be paid within two weeks following April 1st.

April 19 USSA Suffolk Futurity Ewe Lamb Sale – showstockplanet.com April 26 USSA Online Sale – showstockplanet.com April 27 USSA Online Equipment Consignment Sale – showstockplanet.com May 2 Semen Sale/Suffolk Foundation Fundraiser – wlivestock.com May 6-8 Eastern National Suffolk Sale in conjunction with the Ohio Showcase Sale, Greenville, OH – selectls. net LIVE @breedersworld.com May 11 Suffolk UWebinar YOUTH EDITION – Showmanship with Evan Snyder, MacCauley Suffolks Farm Manager - www.suffolks.org May 17 All American Junior Show Online Semen Sale – integritylivestocksales.com May 24 USSA Online Sale – integritylivestocksales.com June 1 UJSSA Director Applications Deadline Suffolk Ambassador/Queen Applications Deadline Foundation Scholarships Application Deadline suffolks.org June 3-5 Western National Suffolk Sale, in conjunction with Nugget All American Sale, Sparks, NV – LIVE @wlivestock.com June 18 National Suffolk Sale (breeding sheep), in conjunction with the Midwest Stud Ram Sale, Sedalia, MO www.midwestsale.com Live @ dvauction.com June 19 National Suffolk Sale (wether sires/dams), in conjunction with the Midwest Stud Ram Sale, Sedalia, MO www.midwestsale.com Live @ dvauction.com

July 1-4 National Junior Suffolk Show, in conjunction with the All American Junior Show, Springfield, IL – www.allamericanjuniorshow.com July 20 Suffolk U Webinar - Flock Forward: Utilizing Flock54 and the camera grading system to measure carcass performance traits. Karissa Issacs, Director of Producer Resources, Superior Farms www.suffolks.org July 31 NSIP Center of the Nation Sale, Spencer, IA – www.nsip.org Aug 1 USSA Director Letter of Intent to run for board Due – suffolks.org Sept 1 Suffolk Entrepreneur’s Fund Application deadline. www.suffolks.org - Foundation Sept 28 Suffolk U Webinar – A Practical Approach to Common Sheep Diseases – Cindy Wolf, DVM, Wolf Veterinary Services, Minnesota. www.suffolks.org Oct 1 Deadline: postmark date for election ballots Oct 25 USSA Bred Ewe & Ewe Lamb Online Sale – integritylivestocksales.com Nov 1 Ewe Lamb Giveaway Video Submission deadline - suffolks.org/ewe-lamb-giveaway.html Nov 12-18 North American International Livestock Exposition – livestockexpo.org – Suffolk events TBA -suffolks.org Dec 7 Suffolk U Webinar – Rams & Profitability: A Panel Discussion. Moderator: Greg Ahart. suffolks.org

April 10 California Ram Sale Tulare, CA californiawoolgrowers.org or Facebook April 23 Bakersfield Ram Sale Famos, CA Contact Joel Shepherd or westernstockmansmarket. com/ May 6-8 Ohio Showcase/Eastern National Suffolk Sale Greenville, OH Selectls.net or breeder- sworld.com June 3-5 All-American Nugget Sale/ Western National Suffolk Sale Sparks, NV Wlivestock.com June 18-19 Midwest Stud Ram Sale Sedalia, MO midwestsale.com& dvauc- tion.com July 9-10 Idaho Ram Sale Gooding, Idaho idahowoolgrowers.org July 17 Washington State Sheep Producers Moses Lake, WA wssp.org July 31

July/August- Date TBA Willamette Valley Ram& Ewe Sale Scio, OR facebook.com/WVRES/ August 7 Penn State University Ram Test PA Furnace, PA agriculture.pa.gov/Animals/ livestock-evaluation-center/ Pages/Ram-Testing-Pro- gram.aspx August 28 Virginia Ram Test & Sale Raphine, VA facebook.com/VARamTest/ September 14 Wyoming Ram Sale Douglas, WY wyowool.com Sept 15 & 16 Montana Ram Sale Miles City, MT mtsheep.org or Facebook September 16 Hettinger Ram Sale Hettinger, ND ndsheep.org/ram-sales Sept 16 & 17 Newell Ram Sale Newell SD Ram Sale Complex newellramsale.com or Facebook October 5-6 The National Ram Sale Heber City, UtaH nationalramsale.com Facebook: National Ram Sale October 14 Utah Ram Sale Spanish Fork, Uta utahramsale.com or Facebook

NSIP Center of the Nation Sale Spencer, IA Nsip.org

CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE

BRED & OWNED EWE LAMB FUTURITY RULES 1. The junior exhibitor is responsible to nominate their bred and owned ewe lamb by October 1 or prior to first show the exhibitor wants to claim points from. 2. Entries open to any ewe lamb born after September 1, 2020. Ewe lambs will compete in their specific age divisions. 3. Nomination fee is $25.00 per head payable to the United Suffolk Sheep Association. Flock nomination does not apply to bred and owned ewe lambs. 4. Each ewe lamb must bear the proper identification corresponding to the registration certificate. The official identifying tag for each lamb is the lamb’s scrapie tag or flock tag. The scrapie tag or flock tag number must be submitted to the USSA Office at the time of nomination. 5. Eligibility is open to ewe lambs bred by the immediate Family or by the junior member. Immediate family is defined as grandparents, parents and siblings of the junior exhibitor. Ewe lambs are to be registered in the INDIVIDUAL NAME ONLY. No partnerships, farm, family, 4-H Club or FFA Chapter names accepted in the futurity program. If the lamb is transferred out of the youth’s name it will NO LONGER be eligible. EXHIBITOR RULES 1. All juniors who meet the requirements for the Junior Show at the North American International Livestock Exposition are eligible. Rules for the NAILE are: a. The participant must be 21 years old or

2. Entries open to any ewe born after Setember 1, 2020. 3. Nomination fee is $25.00 per head payable to the United Suffolk Sheep Assocition. Flock nomination does not apply to bred and owned ewe lambs. 4. Yearling ewe must bear the proper identification corresponding to the registration certificate. The official identifying tag for each ewe’s scrapie tag or flock tag. The scrapie tag or flock tag number must be submitted to the USSA Office at the time of nomination. 5. Eligibility is open to yearling ewes bred by the immediate family or by the junior member. Immediate family is defined as grandparents, parents and siblings of the junior exhibitor. Ewes are to be registered in the INDIVIDUAL NAME ONLY. No partnerships, farm, family, 4-H Club or FFA Chapter names accepted in the futurity program. If the eweis transferred out of the youth’s name it will NO LONGER be eligble. EXHIBITOR RULES 1. All juniors who meet the requirements for the Junior Show at the North American International Livestock Exposition are eligible. Rules for the NAILE are: a. The participant must be 21 years old or younger as of January 1st. There is no lower age limit but the exhibitor must be physically able to show their own sheep. b. Junior members must be present to show their own sheep unless physically impaired. c. Animal’s ownership must be registered with the USSA office by September 1, 2021. Ownership must be in the exhibitor’s name only. d. Exhibitors must have current youth or lifetime membership in the USSA. 2. Yearling Ewes and points earned in the futurity are not transferable to any other person, nor are points transferable from one lamb to another. 3. Yearling Ewes can be shown in any class, including commercial ewe classes. The USSA is aware that many fairs no longer offer breed classes, this allows more youth to participate in the futurity. Eligibility is no longer restricted to Suffolk classes. 4. No futurity entrant may compete with more than two yearling ewes. Total points earned by two yearling ewes cannot be combined. An exhibitor will be paid for one ewe per division.

5. If registration papers are not received by the first show, it is the exhibitor’s responsibility to show the yearling ewe in the proper age category and have sales receipt to prove ownership. 6. The registered owner of the yearling ewe must exhibit the yearling ewe. However, if an exhibitor has two yearling ewes in the same class, another junior member may exhibit the second yearling ewe. 7. Final results will be announced December 1st. 8. Premiums: The USSA Yearling Ewe Futurity is a national competition, unlike the USSA Owned Ewe Lamb Futurity which is split into districts. There will be a 100% payback (the amount paid in through nominations will be paid out as premiums) for the Yearling Ewe Futurity. Premiums will be paid out by December 31. YEARLING EWE POINT SCORING 1. A point record form must be filed out for each showing and forward to the USSA office by November 1st. Points will automatically be added for ewes exhibited at NAILE. The form must be signed by the superintendent of the appropriate show. 2. At each individual show the yearling ewe may earn futurity points from both open division and/or the junior division. 3. Yearling Ewes may compete at an unlimited number of shows. However, only the top seven (7) point awards go towards their total. There will be no double points rewarded. Only one yearling ewe per exhibitor will paid premiums. 4. The period for eligible shows will be from January 1st through NAILE of the current year. 5. Futurity points will be awarded according to the following scale*:

younger as of January 1st. There is no lower age limit but the exhibitor must be physically able to show their own sheep. b. Junior members must be present to show their own sheep unless physically impaired. c. Animals ownership must be registered with the USSA office by September 1, 2021. Ownership must be only in the individual exhibitor’s name. d. Exhibitors must have current youth or lifetime membership in the USSA. 2. Ewe lambs and points earned in the futurity are not transferable to any other person, nor are points transferable from one lamb to another. 3. Ewe lambs can be shown in any class, including commercial ewe and market lamb classes. The USSA is aware that many fairs no longer offer breed classes, this allows more youth to participate in the futurity. Eligibility is no longer restricted to Suffolk classes. 4. No futurity entrant may compete with more than two ewe lambs in each division. Total points earned by two ewe lambs cannot be combined. An exhibitor will be paid for one lamb in each division. 5. If registration papers are not received by the first show, it is the exhibitor’s responsibility to show the lamb in the proper age category and have sales receipt to prove ownership. 6. The registered owner of the lamb must exhibit the lamb. However, if an exhibitor has two ewe lambs in the same class, another junior member may exhibit the second ewe

lamb. 7. Futurity points are accepted until the youngest lamb entered in the futurity turns one year of age. 8. Premiums: The USSA Bred & Owned Ewe Lamb Futurity is a national competition, unlike the USSA Owned Ewe Lamb Futurity which is split into districts. There will be a 100% payback (the amount paid in through nominations will be paid out as premiums). Premiums will be paid within two weeks following April 1st. EWE LAMB POINT SCORING 1. A point record formmust be filled out for each showing. Points will automatically be added for ewes exhibited at NAILE. The formmust be signed by the superintendent of the appropriate show. 2. At each individual show the ewe lamb may earn futurity points from both open division and/or the junior division. 3. Ewe lambs may compete at an unlimited number of shows. However, only the top seven (7) point awards go towards their total. There will be no double points rewarded. 4. The period for eligible shows will be until April 1, 2022. 5. Although both fall and spring ewe lambs are eligible for the futurity, only one set of premiums will be paid for the USSA Futurity. The lambs are to be shown in their proper age division at the shows and the point totals combined for the futurity placing. Wether and market ewe lamb classes are not eligible for futurity points. 6. Futurity points will be awarded according to the following scale*:

International Livestock Exposition are eligible. Rules for the NAILE are: a. The participant must be 21 years old or younger as of January 1st. There is no lower age limit but the exhibitor must be physically able to show their own sheep. b. Junior members must be present to show their own sheep unless physically impaired. c. The animal’s ownership must be registered with the USSA office by September 1, 2021. Ownership must be in the exhibitor’s name. Youth partnerships, farm names or family ownerships are not permitted. d. Exhibitors must have current youth or lifetime membership in the USSA. 2. Yearling Ewes and points earned in the futurity are not transferable to any other person, nor are points transferable from one lamb to another. 3. Yearling Ewes can be shown in any class, including commercial ewe classes. The USSA is aware that many fairs no longer offer breed classes, this allows more youth to participate in the futurity. Eligibility is no longer restricted to Suffolk classes. 4 No futurity entrant may compete with more than two yearling ewes. Total points earned by two yearling ewes cannot be combined. 5. If registration papers are not received by the first show, it is the exhibitor’s responsibility to show the yearling ewe in the proper age category and have sales receipt to prove ownership. 6. The registered owner of the yearling ewe must exhibit the yearling ewe. However, if an exhibitor has two yearling ewes in the same class, another junior member may exhibit the second yearling ewe. 7. Final results will be announced during the conclusion of the North American International Livestock Exposition Open Suffolk Show. 8. Premiums: The USSA Yearling Ewe Futurity is a national competition, unlike the USSA Ewe Lamb Futurity which is split intodistricts. There will be a 100% payback for the Yearling Ewe Futurity. Premiums will be paid out by December 31. BRED & OWNED YEARLING EWE FUTURITY RULES 1. The junior exhibitor is responsible to nominate their bred and owned yearling ewe lamb by July 1.

2021 USSA SUFFOLK YEARLING EWE FUTURITY

YEARLING EWE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Please note that the yearling ewe does not have to be nominated as a ewe lamb the previous year to be eligible. 1. Any purchased yearling ewe is eligible to participate in the USSA Yearling Ewe Futurity. 2. Yearling Ewe Nomination Procedures a. If the yearling ewe was futurity nominated as a ewe lamb, the ewe automatically is nominated as a yearling. b. If the yearling ewe was not previously

nominated as a ewe lamb, it is the junior exhibitor’s responsibility to nominate the yearling ewe. The cost to nominate the yearling ewe is $25. c. Ewe lambs sold at the NAILE Suffolk Sale can be nominated for eligibility in the Yearling Ewe Futurity. 3. Yearling ewes must be nominated by July 1, 2021. 4. Yearling ewes are to be registered in the INDIVIDUAL NAME ONLY. No partnerships,

farm, family, 4-H Club or FFA Chapter names accepted in the futurity program. 5. The junior exhibitor of a futurity yearling ewe may not be a family member or employee of the breeder as listed on the registration paper. For purposes of the USSA Yearling Ewe Futurity, family members shall include children, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews. EXHIBITOR RULES 1. All juniors who meet the requirements for the Junior Show at the North American

Page 1 Page 2-3 Page 4-5 Page 6-7 Page 8-9 Page 10-11 Page 12-13 Page 14-15 Page 16-17 Page 18-19 Page 20-21 Page 22-23 Page 24-25 Page 26-27 Page 28-29 Page 30-31 Page 32-33 Page 34-35 Page 36-37 Page 38-39 Page 40-41 Page 42-43 Page 44-45 Page 46-47 Page 48-49 Page 50-51 Page 52-53 Page 54-55 Page 56-57 Page 58-59 Page 60-61 Page 62-63 Page 64-65 Page 66-67 Page 68-69 Page 70-71 Page 72-73 Page 74-75 Page 76-77 Page 78-79 Page 80-81 Page 82-83 Page 84-85 Page 86-87 Page 88-89 Page 90-91 Page 92-93 Page 94-95 Page 96-97 Page 98-99 Page 100-101 Page 102-103 Page 104-105 Page 106-107 Page 108-109 Page 110-111 Page 112-113 Page 114-115 Page 116-117 Page 118-119 Page 120

suffolks.org