California Wool Growers Association: Unifying the Voice of the Sheep Industry Since 1860

On September 24, 1860, a group of forward thinking people came together to sell their wool. Access to the Boston wool market was the most pressing issue facing producers at that time. To solve this problem, these producers procured a ship and took their wool “around the horn” to the wool markets in Boston. While they were on the east coast they witnessed the beginning of the Civil war.

Today’s members include a wide range of ranchers, farm flock producers, feeders, 4-H and FFA students, supportive businesses and other interested individuals. As the CWGA continues to address producers’ most pressing concerns, you too can share this rich heritage and learn valuable skills to improve your operation

Our Mission

The mission of the California Wool Growers Association is to be the voice of the California Sheep Industry at the local, regional, state, and national level. The Association will provide service to its members through effective communication that ensures the long-term prosperity of the industry and promotes economically viable and environmentally sound production practices.

News and Information Update

CWGA Annual Meeting and Convention is scheduled for
August 3-4, 2012

Save the date and watch for details.
Click on the Annual Convention tab.

Shearing School

May 14-18,2012. More information.
Enroll by April 16, 2012.

Shepherding

Dan Macon of Flying Mule Farms is hosting a series of workshops highlighting Shepherding, and sheep production for new producers. Be sure to check out the schedule and information at: http://www.flyingmulefarm.com/shepherding_skills_workshop_series.Posted January 2012

The 2012 California Ram Sale is scheduled for April 14, 2012 in Tulare, California!
See the 2011 California Ram Sale results.
April 2012 Ram Sale Newsletter

CWGA is on FACEBOOK check it out!!!

2012 California Wool Growers Scholarship

Purpose: To provide financial assistance to enrolled students in academic programs, related to the California sheep industry. This support may be used to offset normal academic fees or to help offset costs of senior projects and/or research efforts.
Application Deadline: June 1
Scholarship Award: $500
Eligibility: Must be enrolled at a California State University or the University of California and have completed at least one year of academic studies in Animal Science, Range Management, or Veterinary Medicine.
Information and Application