ASBA Youth Purebred Sheep Purchase Incentive

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2023 Second Annual

Hailey with JORDAN HERITAGE 320K, her new suffolk ram. Reg# 788033

This year, contestants were asked to provide the importance and value of purebred animals. The board was very impressed with all of the entries and had an extremely hard time choosing one winner. All of the applications were complete, well written and with a good understanding of purebred registered animals.
The board made a decision to do a random draw by placing all of the names in a hat and to pick a winner. Congratulations to Hailey for winning the draw!

2022 First Annual

Kate with PARKER 34E 161J, her new registered purebred suffolk ewe. 

Reg# 786705

This year marked the first time the Alberta Sheep Breeders Association created a unique opportunity for young Alberta sheep breeders to purchase a registered purebred sheep. ASBA asked Alberta junior producers to submit a "Top 10" list in which they expressed why they would benefit from obtaining a purebred sheep.  The board of directors were more than thrilled with the submissions from young sheep breeders from across Alberta.  Candidates ranged from 3 years to 18 years old and provided a wide variety of reasons why they would love to be considered for this opportunity. 

The board of directors received 24 applications expressing their interest and Involvement within the sheep industry. Congratulations to Kate Grimmeyer who was the successful recipient of this year's Youth Purebred Sheep Incentive. 

Honorable mention goes to Hunter Farr and Ayden Baker who also provided outstanding applications and the ASBA board would like to award them with a complimentary CSBA membership for the year. 

We also want to congratulate all of the applicants for taking the time and showing interest in purebred registered animals. The board wishes them all success in the industry as they all did a fantastic job in providing insight to our future sheep producers!