The Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program Accepting Applications

Jun 03, 2015

The FY2015 VMLRP Request For Applications has been released and can be found on the NIFA website http://www.nifa.usda.gov/vmlrp. The VMLRP will pay up to $25,000 each year towards qualified educational loans of eligible veterinarians who agree to serve in a NIFA designated veterinarian shortage situations for a period of three years.

All applications must be received by JUNE 22, 2015 to be considered for an award.

NIFA will hold a webinar to review the application process and answer interested applicants’ questions on Wednesday May 13, 2015 at 2 PM (Eastern).

The RFA along with application forms, directions, webinar details, shortage areas and more can be found in the Applicants section of the VMLRP website http://www.nifa.usda.gov/vmlrp-applicants.

Any questions regarding the application process can be sent to vmlrp@nifa.usda.gov

Source: AASV

Video: Shearing Delay Leads To Kingston 4H Sheep Show!

What started as a disappointment turned into a day full of surprises, fun, and celebration as we leave Ewetopia Farms behind and head out to the Kingston Fair to watch the 4H sheep show

Today’s vlog was supposed to be another sheep shearing day here at Ewetopia Farms, but when our shearer had to cancel, we suddenly found ourselves with an unexpected free day. Lucky for us, the Kingston Fair was happening — and some of our own sheep (and friends) were competing!

We brought along our shearing helper and headed to the fairgrounds to cheer on the 4H kids and see how our sheep did in the show. From last-minute preparations and sheep showmanship to market lamb competitions and ewe classes, we take you behind the scenes of what it’s really like at a country fair.

We couldn’t be prouder — our girls walked away with wins in both showmanship and breeding ewe classes! Afterwards, we toured the fair, met a beekeeper with fascinating insights, admired other livestock shows, and wrapped up the evening with motocross stunts and a demolition derby!

Sometimes farm life throws curveballs — but today, it gave us the chance to celebrate community, our sheep, and the next generation of shepherds.