Frederick County Sheep Breeders

06/17/2025

👨‍🌾 LITTLE FARMER/FARMERETTE CONTEST!!! 👩‍🌾

Frederick County Farm Bureau Members, are you the parent or grandparent of a child ages 3-10? Then you won't want to miss the Little Farmer/Little Farmerette Contest!!

Children ages 3 to 10 are eligible to enter and a parent or grandparent MUST be a current Frederick County Farm Bureau member.

The contest will be held in conjunction with the Annual Picnic on July 16th. In-person contest registration will begin at 5:30 pm and the contest will start at 6:00 pm. To pre-register for the contest contact Laura Ramsburg at [email protected].

The child will be asked questions such as: name, age, favorite animal. They can also choose to sing a song, recite a poem or bring a musical instrument to play.

The Little Farmer & Farmerette will be asked to attend different Frederick County Farm Bureau events throughout the coming year.

Questions? - Contact us at
[email protected]

06/13/2025

New world screw worm is no joke! Being aware can prevent catastrophe.

06/09/2025

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University of Maryland Extension is hosting a Sheep Workshop in SOMD! Check it out.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fundamentals-of-sheep-production-tickets-1402128085849?aff=oddtdtcreator

05/22/2025

05/22/2025

LDPs (Loan Deficiency Payments) for wool and pelts are an "on the spot" payment for producers when global wool prices are lower than expected. Ungraded LDP payments are $0.40 per pound (grease weight). Be sure to talk to your local USDA Farm Service Agency office about applying for an LDP before your wool is sold. Find out more here: https://www.sheepusa.org/market-info

05/09/2025

Way to go Aislinn Latham !!!

We'd like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the American Sheep Association for their recent article highlighting Dr. Latham. We are so thrilled to see her recognized and celebrated! Dr. Latham has truly hit the ground running and is flourishing here at Walkersville Veterinary Clinic. Her passion for ruminants is evident in everything she does, and we’re proud to support her mission in advancing their care and well-being. Here's to continued success, Dr. Latham—we’re lucky to have you on the team!

04/22/2025

Sheep do more than grow wool, they help to improve the land they graze.

Through managed grazing, they improve soil structure, boost water retention, and reduce wildfire risks by naturally clearing dry, invasive vegetation. No tractors, no chemicals, just smart stewardship that supports healthier, more resilient landscapes.

This is the unseen side of American wool: a fiber that starts with sustainability right at the source. Watch how sheep support wildfire prevention in this short video: youtube.com/watch?v=VrvGuTW2mhE

04/17/2025

The Maryland Dairy Goat Association is holding a Dairy Goat Workshop on Saturday, May 3 at the Carroll County Ag Center. See the flyer below.

The link to register is:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090445A5AC23A0F49-56088055-mdga?fbclid=IwY2xjawJn4xFleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHpZXsgHC7jfKuj75QKpnWJs290NfDGFKPkMt0R2jmAPVcQ1IBy4DkQBRH98S_aem_rUQ5ZZJitAqJ_WGF-tWNQQ