Finger Lakes Sheep Producers Co-Op Annual Wool Pool - May 18th, 20th, and 21st
Event Details
Date
May 18, 2022
Time
May 18th - 10am - 4pm; May 20th - 9am - 4pm; May 21st - 9am - 2pm
Location
Rodman Lott and Son Farms
2973 Route 414 South
Seneca Falls, NY 13148
Host
Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops Program
607-546-2341
Finger Lakes Sheep Producers Co-op Annual Wool Pool is just around the corner. Pricing this year is $0.32 for clean wool, $0.07 for off sorts wool….. Not the best pricing we would like to see but an option to get rid of your wool. There are additional compensation options if you contact your local Farm Service Agency. They are willing to help pay a certain percentage depending upon the county that your farm is located in. Please make sure you contact them prior to selling your wool!
Location: Rodman Lott and Son Farms, 2973 Route 414 South, Seneca Falls, N.Y. 13148 (former Empire Farm Days site).
Dates:
WEDNESDAY, MAY 18th 10A.M.-4 P.M.
FRIDAY, MAY 20th 9A.M.-4P.M.
SATURDAY, MAY 21st 9 A.M.-2 P.M.
Membership will be $10.00 per farm, prorated for small lots and WAIVED for those that help at least half a day. In addition, those working a full day or more will receive $10.00/day expense allowance as a token of our appreciation.
Anyone needing more information may call 607-546-2341 for an update. (no calls After 9 p.m.)
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