North Dakota Certified Wool Classing School at Hettinger REC
November 21-23, 2026
This is a three day, hands-on class.
Limited to 10 participants.
Topics Covered: ● Wool fiber growth, development and production ● Objective measurement of wool ● Genetic selection programs ● Hands-on wool grading ● Wool contamination and handling practices ● Wool classing, packaging, labeling and marking ● Test for Level 1 certification
Instruction Fee – $250 per person: Includes: ● Tuition ● Materials ● Lunch
Registration Deadline– November 2, 2026
$250 must accompany registration form
(printable PDF registration form on bottom of page)
Credit card payment available - contact Christopher Schauer
christopher.schauer@ndsu.edu ● 701-567-4323
Instructor:
Coordinator:
Christopher Schauer, NDSU Hettinger Research Extension Center
christopher.schauer@ndsu.edu ● 701-567-4323
Sponsored by:
North Dakota Lamb & Wool Producers Association
NDSU Extension
NDSU Hettinger Research Extension Center
American Sheep Industry Association
Requests for accommodations related to disability should be made to the event contact person at least two weeks in advance of the event.
