PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

START TIME:       Jan. 11, 1996

STOP TIME:         Feb. 6, 1996

SUBJECT:            Sheep Owners Urged to Vote Feb. 6

LOCATION:         Alaska Cooperative Extension Offices

DATE & TIME:     Wednesday, Nov. 15, 3 - 6 p.m..

DETAILS:     

Sheep owners in Alaska are urged to participate in a national referendum Tuesday, Feb. 6. If passed, the referendum will allow for a mandatory assessment on all sheep and wool sold in the U.S. The funds will support sheep industry promotion and research.

Anyone engaged in sheep production, sheep feeding, or importation of sheep or sheep products during the period of Jan. 1, 1994, through Dec. 31, 1994, is eligible to vote.

Balloting on Feb. 6 will be during normal working hours at various offices of the Alaska Cooperative Extension located throughout the state.

Contact your local Alaska Cooperative Extension Office for more information.

CONTACT: UAF Extension Livestock Specialist Ken Krieg, (907) 474-6357.

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