Get your fleeces in soon

The 67th Montana Seed Show is just around the corner and we will be again featuring wool fleece show. This will be the 25th year that this popular event has been held in conjunction with the Montana Seed Show.

There will be two divisions, being the adult and youth exhibitors (age 18 and under as of 1-1-16). There will be both purebred and commercial classes for all types of wool. Ribbons and $100.00 cash sweepstakes will be awarded this year. Eligibility of fleeces is as follows,

1. Fleeces must be exhibited by the owner.

2. Fleeces should not represent more than 12 months growth.

3. Label, name, address and phone number of exhibitor, breed of sheep, identify whether a ram or ewe fleece and include registration number if applicable, and adult or junior exhibitor.

Qualification of fleeces is as follows, Fleeces will be discriminated against if:

1. Showing excessive paint brand

2. Showing excessive dung or tags

3. showing excessive vegetable matter or burrs

4. showing excessive discolorization from moisture

5. showing cotted portions or weak fiber staple

Judging of the fleeces will start at 1 p.m. on Thursday, March 10th. Fleeces can be entered between the hours of 9 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. in the Harlem High School Auditorium.

Keep in mind that the judging is open to the public and you are welcome to come and watch the judge at work. Content sheets will be used to help the exhibitor understand the judge's decisions. In Blaine County, you can leave fleeces at the extension office and they will be sent to the wool show. Fleeces may also be sent to Sandra Miller, 620 Miller Road, Harlem, Montana 59526. Fleeces entered this way will be sent back postage paid to the exhibitor.

Any additional questions can be directed to Sandra Miller at 406-357-4121