North Dakota Certified Wool Classing School at Hettinger REC

North Dakota Certified Wool Classing School

November 23-25, 2024

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 1, 2024
$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: 

Larry Prager CEO, Center of the Nation Wool

Coordinator: 

Christopher Schauer, NDSU Hettinger Research Extension Center


christopher.schauer@ndsu.edu ● 701-567-4323

Sponsored by: 

North Dakota Lamb & Wool Producers Association

South Dakota Sheep Growers Association

NDSU Extension

NDSU Hettinger Research Extension Center 

American Sheep Industry Association