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The other breeds were represented by from six to 72 head each. There 

 was much interest manifested in both the sheep show and the wool ex- 

 hibit. Iowa farmers are just beginning to realize that the sheep business 

 will be much more profitable when they all join hands in marketing 

 their wool. Approximately one-fifth of Iowa's clip has this year been 

 marketed through the Iowa Fleece Wool Growers' Association, a co- 

 operative marketing organization. If the wool producers of this state 

 know what is best for them they will all join this association next 

 year and sell 100 per cent of their crop through their own organization. 

 In that way, and in that way only, will they be able to obtain a fair price 

 for their wool. So long as the sheep men are dependent upon local wool 

 buyers for a market the sheep business will not be satisfactory to the 

 producer. 



