KSWPA | Kentucky Sheep and Goat Development Office

Kentucky Sheep and Wool Producers

The purpose of this association shall be to engage in any educational activity in connection with the improvement of breeding, health, marketing and productivity of all classes of sheep produced by its members, including the sponsoring of sheep and wool shows, sales, and lamb and wool promotion programs.

OUR SERVICES

Become a Board Member

What KSWPA does and why it is important?

Engage in educational activities in connection with improvement of breeding, health, marketing, and productivity of all classes of sheep.
Promote the industry.
Provide a direct link to ASI.
ASI (American Sheep Industry) is the national association responsible for representing all political matters for sheep producers and their industry. ASI is the oldest organization of its type in the country and has been very efficient in dealing with livestock issues.
Provide information for
- Wool Pools
- Guilds’ Activities
Establishing Industry Infrastructure.
Advocate for Kentucky’s Sheep producers
Provides mentoring to new producers

Benefits with Joining

There are many benefits to joining. Some of these include:

Receive the annual KY Sheep and Goat Management Calendar
Free listing in Breeders Directory
Membership to ASI and the ASI Newsletter (American Sheep Industry)
Access to sheep internet classifieds
Participation in lamb sales
Participation in wool sales
Invitations to KSWPA events
Receive email updates on educational and funding opportunities within the industry

Other Benefits are:

Becoming part of a unified voice for all sheep producers
Network of producers to access for information, breeding stock, etc.
In-the-know for changes in the industry
Access to market reports
Connect with a mentor
Be represented among groups like Kentucky Farm Bureau, Ky Ag Council, KY Livestock Improvement Association, and much more