Starter Flock Update

We’re having another successful year in 2022 with nine applicants applying for a Columbia Starter Flock. The popularity of Columbias is growing across the country. Applicants from Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Utah, Colorado, South Dakota, North Carolina, and Florida were interested in being a part of the Columbia Association. Seven candidates researched Columbia sheep and learned of the Starter Flock program on our website. We are extremely fortunate to have a very user-friendly website with a wealth of information about the breed that also allows the applicants to apply online. If you aren’t familiar with the Starter Flock Program, winners receive three registered Columbia females donated by CSBA members and a $500 stipend to purchase a ram at the National Show and Sale. The following year they receive $250 to purchase sheep out of the National Show and Sale. After five years, we ask the winners to contribute females back to the program. The committee members did a heck of a job interviewing the candidates and narrowing the pool. Please thank the committee members for their work when you see them (Steve Hampson, Rolland Aschim, Janelle Bredahl, and Sara Hildebrandt). They have done an outstanding job since the inception of the program in 2019. Without their support, this program would not be as successful as it is. Another huge contributing factor to the success of this program is those that have donated sheep, as this is the key to the growth and success of the program. This year we would like to send our appreciation and thank you to Roath Columbias – Kyle and Paige Roath of Utah; Triple C Columbias – Roberta and Ashlie Chase of Colorado; Adam and Mary (Uphoff) McCorkle of Wyoming; and Geneva Hills Farm of North Dakota. This year we are again awarding two starter flocks. The Board of Directors has approved funds for the two flocks. We are truly appreciative of the Board, Charlie and all the CSBA members who believe in this program - thank you for getting sheep into the hands of people with a passion for Columbia sheep! Last year’s winners, Hailey Rose and Eric Henkel and his family will be present in Cheyenne. Be sure to introduce yourself and ask them about their first year with Columbias. 2022 winners will be announced at the annual meeting in Cheyenne.

Wednesday, September 14 1 pm MST

Strong consignment of Columbia rams & ram lambs from Don Lawson, Lynn Frey, Scott Bredahl, Scheetz Columbias & Geneva Hills Farm. Also selling 150+ white faced ewes - Columbia/Rambouillet crosses. Contact us for a catalog or phone bid at 701-840-7598 or ndlwpa@gmail.com. Like us on Facebook at North Dakota Lamb & Wool Producers