Macey is this year’s wool ambassador. She raises natural colored sheep, and LOVES sewing, felting and spinning wool! She can’t wait to promote sheep and wool, and thanks her parents for getting her involved with raising sheep. When not with…
Happy Holidays!
From all of us at Dutchess County Sheep and Wool Growers, we wish you all a Happy, Safe and Healthy Holiday! From our farms to yours, we wish you the best!
Did you know?
Members can qualify for grants from our Association for continuing education! Go on over to the Member Resources page, and click on Member Grants!
Protecting Sheep with CDT Vaccine
Lambing season is once again approaching for many in our area. Below is a link to a good article on Protecting Sheep with CDT vaccine. Protect Sheep and Goats with CDT Vaccine
Common Problems with Newborn Lambs and Kids
Erin Campbell-Craven, Livestock Educator, CCE Ulster County With birthing season already started or just around the corner for most goat- and sheep-raisers, now is a good time to make sure you are prepared for the most common issues that you…
More Fiber Farm Survey Findings Available
I am currently a graduate student in Apparel Design, and would like to share my findings about New York fiber farms and mills with your office. This can be helpful for any future programming for fiber farmers, or if new…
Wool Ambassador Jessica Rugar
My name is Jessica Rugar, I am the 2015-2016 sheep and wool Ambassador. I am 16 years old and will be starting my junior year at Millbrook High School in the fall. I started out raising Cheviot sheep, but as I grew…
Wool Industry Resurrection??
DCSWGA Needs Your Help Updating Membership List
Greetings, Your Dutchess County Sheep and Wool Growers Association is working on updating its membership list and needs your help. Our list is outdated with people on the list that no longer want to receive the Association’s information. Please help…