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The Agricultural Show opened its doors on Saturday February 25, and many competitions are organized until March 5, such as the one which rewards the best young shepherd in France.
It’s the big day for Lilian and Alexis. The two students of the agricultural school of Saint-Pouange (Dawn) are competing for the title of best young shepherd in France. On the program, six practical tests such as sorting sheep. Despite the pressure, the challenge is successful for Alexis. “I had confidence but I was still a little apprehensive. You never know, there is a mistake whoopsa sheep passing to the other side. In the end, it was”he confides.
A sheep as a reward
In the ring, 40 apprentice shepherds came from all over France. To stand out, you have to be quick and have the right gestures. Like Alexis, Lilian has been preparing for this competition for months. Discovering and exchanging are also the objective of sheeppiades. Beyond the points awarded by the jury, the young participants above all develop skills for their future profession as breeders. The winner will receive a ewe which will perhaps enable him to embark on sheep farming.
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