Why Join

Become a Member

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 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