Monroe County Sheep Producers

04/13/2026

❤️Thank you to ALL of the volunteers, vendors, 4-H Federation Members, Monroe County Hoofbeats 4-H Club, Robin & Mary with the working sheep dogs, livestock Judging coordinators, MoCo Spring Showcase team, Karen with the lunch service, our lunch cooking team, Monroe County Farm Bureau Young Leaders and of course all of the patrons! It take a village to put the festival together! The 40th Annual Southern Illinois Sheep & Craft Festival had a beautiful day Saturday and a wonderful crowd! We hope everyone enjoyed the day as much as we did!

UPDATE!! I almost forgot to thank our instructors for a great set of classes! This newly created feature at the event was a great success for its 2nd year! Thank you Tina for Coordinating & Melanie, Annette & Jeannie for leading the classes!

04/11/2026

This coat was found left at the festival today. If it is yours please reach out to Tricia. 618-830-2183.

12/10/2025

ACTION NEEDED:
Support the Section 201 Lamb Import Investigation

America’s sheep industry faces increasing pressure from imported lamb, which threatens the stability and future of our domestic producers. To address this, the American Sheep Industry Association (ASI) is working diligently to secure a Section 201 trade case investigation, a vital step toward leveling the playing field for U.S. Sheep producers.

Now, we need YOUR voice to make sure this message reaches decision-makers in Washington.

How You Can Help:
✔️ Contact your U.S. Congressman and their ag/trade staff TODAY
✔️ Urge them to sign the “Dear Colleague” letter led by Rep. Doug LaMalfa (R-CA), Chairman of the Western Caucus
✔️ This letter asks the Administration to launch the Section 201 investigation into imported lamb - a direct show of support for America’s sheep ranchers

Resources You’ll Need:

✔️ Ready-to-send email template: https://www.sheepusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Final-ASI-Call-to-Action-Email-12.9.25.docx

✔️ Dear Colleague” letter:https://www.sheepusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Draft-USTR-201-Case-Dear-Colleague-Letter-Nov-2025.pdf

ASI’s press release at: https://www.sheepusa.org/issues/asi-trade-case

🔍 Find your U.S. Representative: https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative

For full details and updates, visit the ASI website:
https://www.sheepusa.org/issues/asi-trade-case

📢 Help us protect the future of America’s sheep industry by fighting for fair trade!

12/09/2025

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12/06/2025

So cool!

12/06/2025

‼️SAVE THE DATE‼️

40th Annual Southern Illinois Sheep & Craft Festival
Saturday, April 11, 2026
Monroe County Fairgrounds
Waterloo, IL

Lamb Lunch
Kids Games
Vendors with wool and sheep related products
Youth Judging contest for sheep & goats
Dog herding demonstrations
Classes such as basket weaving, yarn weaving and crochet or knitting.

09/12/2025

An opportunity for someone with some ingenuity!

Calling all innovators and wool enthusiasts! We're looking for your most innovative ideas for utilizing 25+ micron wool. Digital poster entries are due January 1, 2026.

visit https://www.sheepusa.org/reimagine-wool-digital-poster-contest for more information.