NSA Youthful Shepherds Event (new for 2013)
Date: 8th June 2013
An event for young people working in the sheep sector, or keen to work in the sheep sector, to develop their skills, knowledge and contacts. A unique opportunity for new and potential new entrants to have access to industry leaders and influencers, gain information and advice, and have a say about what the industry can do to better support you.
This one-day event, hosted by
Darley Stud Management Co Ltd, Rutland Yard, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 9RF, is organised by NSA Eastern Region but open to young people from around the UK. It starts at 2.30pm with a BBQ for everyone (including NSA members in the area) from 6pm.
Registration: Please email youngentrants@nationalsheep.org.uk if you wish to attend. And please complete the application form below if you wish to compete in the Young Shepherd of the Year competition.
A taster of what will be included:
- ADVICE AND OPEN DISCUSSION FORUMS on store lamb production, pedigree sheep breeding, financing a start-up business, live and deadweight marketing, and breed types.
- DEMONSTRATIONS on Signet recording and ultrasound scanning, show and sale presentation, tagging and electronic readers, and sheepdogs.
- NSA EASTERN REGION YOUNG SHEPHERD OF THE YEAR COMPETITION, which is a qualifier for the national and European finals. Pre-entry required.
- FUN COMPETITIONS including electric fencing, sheep counting and eat-a-pie-shear-a-sheep-drink-a-pint!
