International Finnsheep Registry president, Heidi Trimbur welcomed shepherds from the Golan Heights, Israel during the month of May. The photo above was taken on the Golan Heights. The exchange of ideas, cultures, common challenges and successes was beneficial to all parties. While the number of Finnsheep in Israel is fairly small, the breed does have a presence in the region. In most cases, Finnsheep are crossed with native sheep breeds to enhance production. A complete article relating to Finnsheep and sheep production in Israel is available to IFR members in the May 2014 Member E-Blast.