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2007 TENNESSEE
SHEEP SHEARING SCHOOL
April 27-28, 2007
James E. Ward Ag. Center
Lebanon, Tennessee |
Sponsored By:
Tennessee Sheep Producers Association and Tennessee Farmer's Cooperative
In Cooperation With
The University of Tennessee Extension
2005 Sheep Shearing School Very Successful!
PURPOSE
The shearing school is designed for either beginner or experienced shearers who wish to improve their skills. Top sheep shearers will teach the most modern, up-to- date shearing methods. One of the most important aspect of the school is information about maintenance and care of sheep shearing equipment.
YOUTH
SCHOLARSHIP
This shearing school is not designed for young children; in fact, we ask that participants be at senior 4-H (high school) level. The Tennessee Sheep Producers Association does encourage participation by senior 4-H'ers and will pay the registration fee for the first six 4-H members who sign up.
SCHEDULE
Friday, April 27 *
10:00 AM Registration
10:30 AM Equipment
Discussion
1:00 PM Start Shearing
Saturday, April 28
8:00 AM - Will Continue
Until All Sheep Are Sheared
Meals and lodging are the responsibility
of the participants.
You can attend for one day only, but it is preferable to attend both sessions.
INSTRUCTORS
The instructor for the school will be Bill O’Conner (also known as Bill Shearer). Bill is an International Sheep Shearing Champion who also coached with the Australian Wool Corporation. Mr. O’Conner will be assisted by Mark Powell, Wilson Farmer's Co-op and Dr. Warren Gill, Professor, UT Animal Science Department.
TIPS
FOR PARTICIPANTS
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REQUIREMENT:
Bring a small, (4' x 4' or larger) piece of old carpet or plywood
for a surface to shear on
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Wear "old clothes"
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Exercise for a few weeks before
coming to the school
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Bring your own shears, if possible
(not required)
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Bring oil can
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Bring heavy-duty extension cords,
if available
DIRECTIONS
945 Baddour Pkwy., Lebanon, TN 37087
I-40 to exit 239B. Follow sign to James E. Ward Agriculture Center.
From Nashville, Go I40 East to the 239 B exit. Go North about 1 1/2 mile to the Ag Center on your right.
From the east, Go I40 West to the 239 exit. Go North to the Ag Center on your right.
The phone number for the Ag Center is 615-449-9077. The fax number is 615-444-2037.
SUGGESTED
MOTELS
Holiday Inn, 641 S. Cumberland St., 800-HOLIDAY
Country Inn & Suites, 140 Dixie Ave. 800-456-4000
Hampton Inn, 704 S. Cumberland St., 800-HAMPTON
PRE-REGISTRATION
The cost for the Shearing School is $50 per person. In order to make plans, pre-registration is required. Participation is limited to the first 20 paid applicants. Complete the form and return to:
Dr.
Warren Gill
5201 Marchant Drive
Nashville, TN 37211-5112
Note: Kentucky will host a similar event on April 19 - 20, in case you can't make Tenn. School, contact Dr. Don Ely at dely@uky.edu
or call 859- 257-2717).
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