Preparing for and Accessing Wool Pools Webinar
Event Details
Date
February 8, 2022
Time
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Location
Online Webinar - Zoom
Host
Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops ProgramDana Havas
607-3912664
email Dana Havas
This event will be a conversation on wool pools and what makes quality wool. There will be two main topics:
1.) NYS Wool Pools
- NYS wool pool locations and times
- Contacting and contributing to NYS wool pools
- Options when wool pools are far away
2.) Understanding Wool Quality
from a Wool Buyer's Perspective
- What is quality wool?
- What is properly packaged wool?
- What affects raw wool pricing?
Registration is required. You can register through this link: https://tinyurl.com/PreparingForWoolPools or by contacting Dana M. Havas at dmh353@cornell.edu or (607)391-2664.
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