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Presidents Message - July 2010
Rain, Rain, Rain. Yes it has happened in Saskatchewan, we finally
got a wet year. All the seeds that had been planted for the last 10
years have germinated, unless they are covered by water. This has
been an abnormal year for my goats also, they do not break out in a
fast run for cover when the first raindrop falls, they now eat out
in the rain instead of running into the barn, and are also eating
weeds that at one time they would not have touched, and when it
comes to trimming hooves what a difference a little moisture makes
or a lot of moisture. This years hay crop is nothing short of
spectacular, I have never seen hay this tall or thick. With hay 5
feet tall I hope my goats do not escape out of the pasture into the
field because I won’t find them till fall. Now all we need is a good
drying wind and sun, sun, sun.
The SGBA committee and I would like to welcome all our new members
that have joined us. We are now sitting at 63 members and still
growing. If you know anybody that has goats and is not a member
please let them know that we are here. I would like to see us
achieve 75 members by this fall. The show season has started and we
are also preparing for training seminars happening later on this
year. Remember we need photos for next years calendar, so grab your
cameras and click away. Pick out your favorites and send them to
Alison Halvorson at Box 114 Kuroki, SK. S0A 1YO or e-mail her at
sgbacalander@hotmail.com
In closing I would like to thank everyone that has
helped out this year and I am looking forward to the upcoming
events. Have a good summer and a great fall.
Ernie Penney
SGBA President
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