Midwest Hair Sheep sale hosted October 7 in Salem

The Washington County Sheep Association will hold its 17^th annual Midwest Hair Sheep Sale on Saturday, October 7, 2023 at 1 p.m. EDT at the Washington County Fairgrounds located at 118 E. Market St. in Salem, Indiana.  Sheep will be penned and ready for viewing by 11 a.m.

Twenty-nine rams and ninety-seven ewes from Indiana, Illinois, and Virginia are consigned.  Breeds include registered and commercial Katahdins, Dorpers and White Dorpers.  A complete listing of consignments is available at: https://extension.purdue.edu/events/county/washington/2023/09/17th-annual-midwest-hair-sheep-sale.html

For more information, contact the Washington County Sheep Association: Aaron Walker, 812-620-3356; Jason Webster, 812-752-5700, or Purdue Extension – Washington County, 812-883-4601.

Anyone wanting to start a flock, add to their flock, or learn more about the hair sheep industry is encouraged to attend this sale. The Washington County Sheep Association will have concessions available at the sale.