The Wisconsin Sheep Breeders Cooperative is involved in a
host of activities that benefit and serve the industry. Currently the
cooperative:
- Publishes the Wisconsin
Shepherd, a non-subscription newsletter that is mailed to over 3000
addresses across the state, upper-Midwest and the nation
- Publishes an annual
membership directory, which is sent to the mailing list of the Wisconsin
Shepherd
- Supports and provides
awards for youth involved in sheep projects
- Provides scholarships
for FFA, 4-H, high school seniors and college students
- Provides funding for
Youth Educational Activities throughout the state
- Supports the Wisconsin
Make it Yourself With Wool program
- Sponsors the Wisconsin
Ram Test
- Sponsors the Wisconsin
Bred Ewe Sale
- Sponsors Used Equipment Sale
- Supports the Wisconsin
Livestock Breeders Association Spring Preview Show
- Supports the WLBA Junior
Livestock Shows
- Hosts the Wisconsin
Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival
- Member Wisconsin
Livestock & Meats Council
- Supports Junior Lead
Class, Wisconsin State
Fair
- Hosts a website for Wisconsin
sheep producers
- Supports and operates
the Wisconsin Wool Works! retail sales and
promotion booth at the Wisconsin State Fair.
- Sponsors the Wisconsin
Show Camp