February 17, 2020
Kansas Junior Sheep Producer Day CANCELLED
Kansas State University has suspended classes and meetings for groups over 100 people to mitigate the risk of spreading COVID-19. Out of an abundance of caution and concern for the health and safety of our youth livestock families, junior sheep producer day, which was scheduled for this Saturday, March 14, has been CANCELLED. We were excited about hosting young sheep enthusiasts on campus, but want to do what is best for our participants and invited speakers.
Each of the speakers will be creating a short video covering their topic. We will be using these videos to create a playlist on YouTube to share with all of the families who registered for junior sheep producer day. We plan to have the video sessions finalized and distributed via email by next Saturday, March 21. Additionally, the family packets, which include the event t-shirts, newly released youth sheep show guide, and speaker materials, will be sent to local extension offices for distribution. So, you will still be receiving those items!
We realize this is not ideal but feel this is the best alternative to make sure families get the educational information and program material to use as a guide in their youth sheep projects. Please express your gratitude to our invited speakers for their involvement and feel free to reach out if you have questions after viewing their sessions. I know each of them were excited to share their expertise with our Kansas families. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and wish you all health and safety.
Lexie Hayes
Extension Assistant, Youth Livestock Coordinator
Animal Sciences & Industry
Kansas State University
The following announcement describes our event which has been postponed:
Junior Sheep Producer Day will be hosted on Saturday, March 14, 2020, in Weber Arena on the K-State campus in Manhattan. This one-day educational event is devoted to the selection and management of youth sheep projects. All ages and knowledge levels are invited! K-State faculty members, graduate students, and guest speakers will cover topics including selection, nutrition, the state nomination process, flock management, herd health, facilities and equipment, clipping, and showmanship. An optional instructor-led YQCA training will also be held at the conclusion of the program.
The cost for junior sheep producer day is $15 per person, if registration is submitted by February 21, 2020, or $20 per person after the early deadline. All attendees, including youth and adults, must register. All participants who sign up by February 21 will also receive a t-shirt. Families may register online at http://bit.ly/ksuasiregister or by downloading the flyer (http://bit.ly/ksujrproducerdays), completing the bottom portion of the flyer and mailing it, with payment, to the KSU Youth Livestock Program. Those who plan to attend the YQCA certification will need to register separately for that portion through www.yqca.org.
Detailed instructions will be emailed to those families who indicate they plan to attend YQCA on their junior day registration materials. Youth may attend the optional YQCA session without participating in the junior day activities. For more information, contact Lexie Hayes at adhayes@ksu.edu or 785-532-1264.