Connecticut Sheep Breeders Association, Inc.
Melissa Higgins, Secretary
455 Root Road
Coventry, CT 06238
ph: 860-742-9519
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OUR MISSION
Our mission is to promote and encourage keeping sheep in Connecticut. The CSBA was formed in 1893, and we have been supporting Connecticut shepherds since that time by educating sheep farmers about issues relevant to raising lamb and wool, and facilitating marketing opportunities.
WOOL COLLECTION DAYS FOR CT BLANKET
Wool collection for the 2013 CT Blanket will be Saturdays June 1st & June 8th from 10 am to 3 pm at the Sheep Barn at UCONN. You must have attended at Wool Quality Workshop, be a current member and have pre-registered with Jo Judd to participate. Fleeces must have been skirted at home. VOLUNTEERS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE TO HELP YOU SKIRT ON SITE. For more information see the WOOL QUALITY page.
Attention New sheep producers/owners or anyone that needs help with their sheep operation!
Announcing the American Sheep Industry Association Mentor Program: The ASI has voted to continue the mentor program which allowed us to connect experienced sheep producers with newer less experienced sheep producers, owners or “want to be” sheep owners. We kicked this program off at our Blue Ribbon Forum last year and it was so well received that we would like to continue the effort by renewing the program which offers consultation or even a site visit by one of our mentors. As with the program last year, the crux of the program is to share knowledge, help identify areas of concern and match folks with resources. Funding for this program has been renewed by ASI, however, funds are limited so this is a “first come, first served” situation and site visits will be discontinued when funding runs out. If you would like to take advantage of this program, please contact one of our mentors from the list below.
Cathy Andresen: Salem: Mentor Program Coordinator, dragonslairfarm@yahoo.com, (860) 639-9196
Melissa Higgins: Coventry: ctsheepshearer@gmail.com, (860) 966-9264
Regina Malsbary: Tolland: rmalsbary@sbcglobal.net, (860) 742-5483
Anne McIntyre-Lahner: Guilford: olympiafarm@att.net. (203) 458-3070
Russell Robinson: Meriden: RWR54@aol.com, (860) 237-0637
Kevin Woolam: South Windsor: Nutrition Expert: kwoolam@cccfeeds.com, (860) 282-0818
Series #A10 CT Wool Blanket available now
CSBA FARM SIGNS
Show passersby and visitors that you are a member of the Connecticut Sheep Breeders Association, Inc. with these attractive farm signs. The 12”h x 18” aluminum signs have a reflective white vinyl surface sporting the CSBA, Inc. logo with the word “Member" added. There are 4 holes pre-punched in the metal but not in the sign surface so you can choose which ones you want to use to mount your sign. A great value at $20.00 each. We can ship!
To order signs contact olympiafarm@att.net
Commemorative Lapel Pins $3
Melissa Higgins, Secretary
455 Root Road
Coventry, CT 06238
ph: 860-742-9519
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