What KSWPA does and why it is important?

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• Engages in educational activities in connection with improvement of breeding, health, marketing, and productivity of all classes of sheep.

• Promotes the industry.​

• Provides 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.​

• Provides information for

  • Wool Pools

  • Guilds’ Activities

• Establishes Industry Infrastructure

• Advocates for Kentucky’s Sheep producers

• Provides mentoring to new producers

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Benefits with Joining

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

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• Receive the annual KY Sheep and Goat Management Calendar (please note that when hard copy supplies are gone, you will receive an electronic version)

• Free listing in Breeders Directory 

• Membership to ASI and the ASI Newsletter (American Sheep Industry)

• Free Record Keeping System (Excel based)

• Half priced membership to the American Solar Grazing Association (ASGA)

• Monthly VIP Access to webinars offered by top industry leaders

• Access to the Forum, where you can safely ask questions and get quality answers from industry leaders

• Participation in wool sales

• Invitations to KSWPA events

• Receive monthly email updates on educational and funding opportunities within the industry

• Become part of a unified voice for all sheep producers

• Be in a network of producers with access to information, breeding stock, etc.

• In-the-know for changes in the industry

• Connect with a mentor

• Be represented among groups like Kentucky Farm Bureau, Ky Ag Council, KY Livestock Improvement Association, and much more