| Chad Edgington, Ace Land and Livestock Provide a brief description of your operation. The Edgingtons run five bands of ewes and lambs and one band of dry ewes in Utah on the Monte Cristo Mountains in the summer and the West Desert in the winter. The family summers about 5,000 head of sheep. Edgington has been a full-time sheep producer for 12 years and is the president of the Utah Wool?Growers Association. Why are you an ASI Guard Dog member? “I believe that besides marketing, predators are one of our big issues we face. We can give back to the industry, and to me, Guard Dog is like insurance.” How do you think the industry has benefited from the Guard Dog funds? “I think it helps us get lined up so we can prepare for issues. You have to be prepared for the future. Once the house has burned down, you can’t go back and fix it.” What do you think are the industry’s needs for the future? “I am big into marketing. I think getting lamb in mouths is what we need to be focusing on, and marketing is a key element. Of course there is always the predator issue. Keeping the lambs alive so you can get them to market is very important.” Established in 2001, the Guard Dog Program utilizes the recommendations and donations of dedicated industry individuals to address a variety of issues. We hope you enjoy learning about these individuals, their businesses and their foresight for the U.S. sheep industry. If you would like to become a member of the Guard Dog Program, contact American Sheep Industry Association. |
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