September 24, 2011 ~ Golden Hills Resort ~ Lead, SD
For lodging information & reservations, contact the resort at 605-584-1800.


8:00-9:00 am ~ Registration & Coffee
        (Luncheon & Banquet tickets are available at registration)


Morning Program
8:45 am ~ Welcome and Introductions

9:00-9:45 am ~ "Utilizing Guard Dogs in Predator Management" ~ Michael Marlow, USDA-APHIS Wildlife Services

9:45-10:15 am ~ "SDSU Sheep Research and Extension Program Updates" ~
      Dr. Clint Rusk, Animal & Range Sciences Dept Head, SDSU
      Dr. Jeff Held, Extension Sheep Specialist, SDSU

Break - sponsored by Center of the Nation Wool

10:30-11:15 am ~ "ALB Promotion Initiatives" ~ Betty Sampsel, American Lamb Board

11:15-12:00 ~ "All-Time Record Lamb Prices" ~ Greg Ahart, Superior Farms, Inc.

12:00-1:30 pm ~ SD Master Lamb Producers Recognition Luncheon


Afternoon Program

1:30-2:15 pm ~ "2 Plus 2 Program - Restocking the US Sheep Inventory" ~ Peter Orwick, Executive Director, ASI

2:15-3:00 pm ~ "Dynamics in the Surge to Higher Wool Value" ~ Larry Prager, Manager, Center of the Nation Wool

Break

3:30 pm ~ Annual SDSGA Business Meeting ~ Steve Clements, SDSGA President

5:30-7:00 pm ~ Social Hour and Auction


7:00 pm ~ "Fresh American Lamb Banquet" and "Make It With Wool" SD State Contest Finals

Convention Sponsors as of 9/12/2011 ~ Thank you to all the following business for contributions to the SDSGA Annual Convention ~ your support is greatly appreciated!

Cammack Ranch Supply, Union Center, SD
Center of the Nation Wool Inc, Belle Fourche, SD
DeSmet Farm Mutual Insurance, DeSmet, SD
D & D Crop Service, Brookings, SD
Farm Credit Services of America, Pierre, SD
Farmers State Bank, Faith, SD
First National Bank - Newell/Pierre, SD
Midwest Ag Supply, Watertown, SD
Motive Parts & Supply, Belle Fourche, SD
Pipestone Vet Clinic, Pipestone, MN
Sioux Falls Regional Livestock, Worthing, SD
Vern's Manufacturing, Wessington, SD