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N.D. (NewsDakota.com) The North Dakota Lamb and Wool Expo will be held Aug. 1-2 at the Stutsman County Fairgrounds and Gladstone Inn in Jamestown.

Reid Redden, North Dakota State University Extension Service sheep specialist and one of the expo’s organizers say “This event is a great opportunity for sheep producers and anyone interested in learning more about the sheep industry.”

The expo begins at 9 a.m. Aug. 1 at the Stutsman County fairgrounds. Events that morning are for anyone in the general public who wants to learn about sheep farming, lamb as a menu item and the uses of wool. Participants also will be able to see stock dog and sheep-shearing demonstrations.

Those interested in commercial sheep farming can participate in a tour of the Stroh Farm sheep operation near Tappen.

Redden says “The topics will be entertaining and appropriate for all ages, especially young families.”

Following a lamb lunch at noon, activities will move to the Gladstone Inn. The afternoon sessions are designed for sheep producers and those in allied industries. Speakers will discuss profitable sheep-feeding strategies, the status of the U.S. lamb industry, precision sheep farming and the process of turning wool into products.

A social will be held at 6:30 p.m., followed by a lamb supper and the keynote address from Dan Morrical, Iowa State University sheep specialist.

Activities on Aug. 2 include a lamb lunch, ram show, and ram and ewe sale. Also, a vendor fair will be held both days.

The preregistration deadline in July 15. For more information on the expo or registration fees, contact Redden at (701) 231-5597 or reid.redden@ndsu.edu. Visit http://tinyurl.com/lamb-woolexpo2014 to register online.