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Connecticut Sheep Breeders Association, Inc.



Webmaster - smurray@ctsheep.com



Our mission since 1893



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.



2022 CT SHEEP, WOOL & FIBER FESTIVAL

The 2022 Festival is wrapped up! We had a beautiful sunny and blustery day for our first time at the North Haven Fairgrounds. We had a great crowd and our vendors were pleased. With feedback from vendors, attendees and observations of our Committee and volunteers we can start planning for 2023!

See you then - Always the last Saturday in April! (psst...April 29, 2023)



2022 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.

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2022 blue ribbon forum & 4-h sheep day



Given the uncertainty of the availability of UConn facilities due to the continuing mutations of Covid it has been decided to move the 2022 Blue Ribbon Forum & 4-H Sheep Day to the Fall. This means we have more time for planning and Dr. Joe Emenheiser, our new UConn Livestock Extension Educator, is working on the programming for the 4-H portion as well as assisting with the Blue Ribbon part. If you are interested in helping with the planning or just have suggestions for topics for either program he is looking for input from 4-H clubs and potential Blue Ribbon participants for topics of interest to you.

Email - joe.emenheiser@uconn.edu




MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION


The 2022 membership form is available on the membership page.

Membership is $20 and runs from January 1st to December 31st. We hope to have online payment in addition to the online membership application available soon.



UPCOMING EVENTS




2022 CONNECTICUT SHEEP, WOOL & FIBER FESTIVAL

Saturday, April 30, 2022

9am - 4pm

North Haven Fairgrounds, North Haven, CT

NO PETS ALLOWED


2022 WOOL COLLECTION FOR THE CONNECTICUT BLANKET

Saturday, June 4, 2022

Time TBA

UCONN Beef & Sheep Barn

Contact - smurray@ctsheep.com


2022 BLUE RIBBON FORUM & 4-H SHEEP DAY

Fall 2022 Date & Time TBD

f you are interested in helping to plan this day or have suggestions for topics please contact joe.emenheiser@uconn.edu