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International Finnsheep Registry Director Dr. Mary-Anne Ost Visits Finland

6/16/2013

IFR Board Director, Dr. Mary-Anne Ost visited with Finnsheep breeders, merchants and crafters during a visit to Helsinki, Finland in May. Dr. Ost spoke in depth with several Finnsheep producers regarding their programs and the the products they produced. Her story is in the June issue of the IFR newsletter.
Dr. Ost is the third IFR Board member to visit Finland within the last seven months. Last fall, the IFR President and IFR Secretary also visited the country and spent a week meeting with Finnsheep breeders and representatives. Finland has significantly improved their national breed through targeted programs to insure the long-term use and preservation of the breed.
Thank you Dr. Ost for your outstanding representation of the IFR!

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Scrapie Resistance In Finnsheep

6/13/2013

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Scrapie Resistance in IFR Finnsheep! The IFR supports scrapie eradication and we are actively working to improve the health of our sheep. Through the dedication of our breeder members, we have been able to develop various lines of scrapie resistant Finnsheep that are suitable for both large scale commercial sheep operations as well as today's small farms. IFR registered Finnsheep with scrapie resistant genetics are available in white and colored breeding stock.
For more information, contact the International Finnsheep Registry.

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IFR Purebred Registration is Available Online to all IFR Members

5/18/2013

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All IFR Purebred lambs can be registered by members from this website. Registration is available via the Members Only page. The link is located under the IFR Specific Functions heading. We are currently designing an online transfer option for all members who are completing a registration and transfer at the same time. Members will be kept informed of project status via IFR Member E-Blasts and the IFR Facebook page!

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Danielle Wentz, Named Mid-Western Region Representative

4/18/2013

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IFR appoints Danielle Wentz as its Mid-Western U.S. Region Representative. Danielle brings her positive energy, love of people and enthusiasm for the Finnsheep breed to her position. Look for Danielle, "out and about" in the mid-west!

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IFR and Finnsheep Featured in Sheep Magazine!

3/17/2013

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IFR and Finnsheep Featured in the March/April 2013 issue of Sheep magazine! We are pleased to see the growing interest in IFR Finnsheep. Today's Finnsheep is an outstanding choice for farms that want to efficiently maximize their product production and profits! To learn more about Finnsheep as a profitable investment, contact the IFR.

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IFR Featured in February 2013 ASI Sheep Industry News!

2/5/2013

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The American Sheep Industry (ASI) has featured Finnsheep and the IFR trip to Finland in its February 2013 issue of Sheep Industry News. To view the article, click the link below. You will be redirected to the ASI website.

www.sheepindustrynews.org

The IFR continues to build its international network to provide outstanding, professional service to Finnsheep producers world-wide.

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2013 Pennsylvania Farm Show Fleece to Shawl Contest in Finnsheep Fleece

1/11/2013

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Wool is a profitable investment if it is properly prepared and of high quality. Finnsheep wool is no exception. The IFR Breed Standard makes it easier than ever before for Finnsheep breeders and buyers to identify quality Finnsheep wool, wool that gets noticed in the show ring! These photos were taken at the Pennsylvania Farm Show 2013 Fleece to Shawl competition. As you can see from the photograph, the shawl, made exclusively of Finnsheep wool produced by an IFR member flock, won Grand Champion! All shawls produced during the competition were auctioned at the end of the evening. This gorgeous Finnsheep shawl went for $1025. Definitely a profitable investment!

The group of young ladies responsible for this work of art are working their magic! A great example of teamwork and youth in action! The IFR loves youth and actively supports youth shepherding within its programs.

Weaving Finnsheep magic begins!
To learn more about Finnsheep, their versatility and potential for profit, contact the IFR!

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Start 2013 Off the Right Way with IFR Finnsheep!

1/9/2013

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Happy New Year Everyone! The IFR has some great new opportunities in the planning stages for its members. Board members have been working with many of you to develop opportunities that allow all of us to grow our businesses and raise awareness of the Finnsheep breed. Finnsheep are one of the most versatile sheep breeds in the world! Great production, premium wools in a variety of colors, quality, lean meats and temperaments that make the life of a shepherd easier, safer and fun!

Awesome Finnsheep Wool! High luster, super soft, medium-fine with well developed staple. The single-coated Finnsheep possesses unique traits and characteristics for its class. Learn more today by checking out the site or contacting anyone of our members!

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Home Safe and Sound

11/4/2012

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Heidi and Deb had a nice flight home. We will connect with all of you at the meeting on Saturday! The brown bear is the national symbol of Finland. More on the slide show at the meeting. See you there!

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ProAgria Finnsheep Presentation

11/1/2012

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Finnsheep breeders from the country of Finland attended the ProAgria Finnsheep Day held at Lihasula. IFR President, Heidi Triimbur presented information about the history of the sheep and wool industry in the U.S. Heidi also spoke about the specific contribution the Finnsheep has made to the American sheep and wool industry, its future potential and developing markets and opportunities for the breed.

Heidi and Deb return to Helsinki Thursday evening and will fly home tomorrow.