2013 © Monroe County Sheep Pruducers
The Monroe County Sheep Producers were organized in 1985.
Objectives:
- To promote the use of lamb and wool products in Monroe County and surrounding areas.
- To cooperate with and lend aid to educational projects and programs that include sheep and sheep products.
- Provide educational materials and programs for consumers and producers.
- Encourage the participation of 4-H and FFA youth and support these youth programs.
About Us
Sheep Dog Demonstrations
April 11, 2015
Sheep Displays
Various cuts are available for purchase at our Annual Southern Illinois Sheep & Craft Festival in April, Select cuts available throughout the year. For more information or to place an advanced order for pick up at the Festival in April contact:
Tricia @ 618-830-2183
We will be selling cuts at the Midwest Bird & Swap on October 26, 2014 at the Monroe County Fairgrounds, from 5:30 to approximately 10:00-10:30 when the swap ends.
Sponsor 4-H & FFA Market Lamb Sale at the Monroe County Fair
Wool Pool
Southern Illinois Sheep & Craft Festival
- Lamb Lunch
- Sheep Dog Demonstrations
- Vacuum-Packaged Frozen Cuts for sale
- Sheep Crafts & Displays
- Youth Judging Contest
- Kids Corner & Sheep Olympics
- Wool Pull - tractor pulling contest
The Monroe County Sheep Producers coordinates a collection site for wool consignment and sale for many area sheep producers. Mid-States Wool Growers picks up wool at the Monroe County Fair Grounds in Waterloo Illinois.
June 5 & 6, 2015
Wool Pool
Through the support of The Monroe County Sheep Producers, local 4-H & FFA participants are able to participate in the carcass judging contest. This contest provides valuable information to each participant for future market lamb selection.
Sponsor 4-H & FFA Market Lamb Sale
Monroe County Fair
July 2015
June 5 & 6, 2015
April 11, 2015
Vacuum-Packaged -
Flash Frozen Lamb Cuts
Annual Events
Southern Illinois Sheep & Craft Festival
Youth Judging
Contest
Sheep Olympics
Antique Tractor Display
Lamb Lunch
2014 Flyer