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Connecticut Sheep Breeders Association



Webmaster - smurray@ctsheep.com



OUR MISSION SINCE 1893

It's 2023 and we're 130 years old!



The original Constitution and By-Laws written in May of 1893 said, “The purpose of the Association shall be to promote and encourage the keeping of sheep upon the farms of Connecticut, to improve breeds of sheep, and to aid in securing legislation favorable to the sheep industry and agriculture.” We continue to strive to carry on their mission by offering mentoring for new shepherds, supporting youth interested in sheep, providing educational workshops at various times for youth and adults, offering the Connecticut Blanket to aid members in using their wool to obtain a value added product from their farm and putting on the Connecticut Sheep, Wool & Fiber Festival on the last Saturday in April every year.



Sheep shearing school & wool quality workshop



SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14th

SHEARING SCHOOL STARTS AT 8AM

WOOL QUALITY WORKSHOP STARTS AT 9:30AM

LOWER SWINE BARN, UCONN, STORRS

SEE PRODUCER EDUCATION PAGE FOR COST & DETAILS

Link to flyer here

Lower Swine Barn, UConn, Storrs

Contact - secretary@ctsheep.com or nathanieltroj@sbcglobal.net



Blanket update



The 2022 wool collected in February of 2023 is on its way to becoming Long Throws and scarves at American Woolen Company in Stafford Springs. The wool collected this past July is on Prince Edward Island at MacAuslands Woollen Mill beginning its journey to becoming Queen, Long Throw and Throw blankets. Hopefully we will be getting finished product from at least one of them before Christmas!





2023 CT SHEEP, WOOL & FIBER FESTIVAL


The 2023 Festival was a miserable rainy day but we still had a great crowd and our vendors were pleased and we're hoping for better weather for 2024.

Vendor spaces for 2023 were full and if you want to try to be part of 2024 use the email below.

We can really use more volunteers at this venue so please email csbafestivalvendors@gmail.com if you can help

See you April 27, 2024



2023 RANDALL M. KNIGHT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP


The Connecticut Sheep Breeders Association, Inc. will again be awarding the scholarship in memory of Randall M. Knight. As the shepherd of the UConn Flock Randy was always available to answer questions about sheep, served as President and Vice President of the Association and served on many committees.

Download Application



2024 FESTIVAL YOUTH SHEEP program



Sara Tomis, our new Director for New London County, created an educational program for youth from grades 6 - 12 that was held at the 2023 CT Sheep, Wool & Fiber Festival. It was a great success and she is planning another one for 2024! The age grouping will change so stay tuned!



MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION


The 2023 membership form is also available on the membership page.

Membership is $20 and runs from January 1st to December 31st. Send a check with your filled out online membership application below.


2023 Membership form



UPCOMING EVENTS



2023 SHEARING SCHOOL & WOOL QUALITY WORKSHOP

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14TH

SHEARING SCHOOL STARTS AT 8 AM

WOOL QUALITY WORKSHOP STARTS AT 9:30 AM

Flyer Link here

Lower Swine Barn, UConn, Storrs

Contact - secretary@ctsheep.com or

nathanieltroj@sbcglobal.net



2024 CONNECTICUT SHEEP, WOOL & FIBER FESTIVAL

Saturday, April 27, 2024

9am - 4pm

North Haven Fairgrounds, North Haven, CT

NO PETS ALLOWED