Meeting Slated For Sheep Checkoff Program

April 23

USDA will hold a public meeting May 3 to discuss a promotion program for the sheep industry.  The meeting will be held in Aurora, CO, and was requested by representatives of the sheep industry.

Enrique E. Figueroa, USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service administrator, said it is "critical" that the entire sheep and wool industry support the program by working together in the development.