The Iowa Sheep & Wool Promotion Board was established by the Iowa Legislature in the mid 1980's. The Board is composed of one producer representing each of Iowa's nine crop reporting districts. Members are elected by mail-in ballots and serve three year terms for a maximum of six years.
Check Off dollars collected total approximately $50,000 to $55,000 annually. These funds are spent primarily on producer communication and education. Regional field days and area producer meetings are examples of some of the educational programs. Product promotion and educating the public on the value of the sheep industry are other program areas receiving a large portion of funding. Research funding has been limited due to lower annual revenues but a new project on barn cough was recently funded.
Funding proposals may be submitted at any time prior to the event to be funded; proposals are approved at the quarterly meetings. A set of guidelines for funding opportunities may be acquired by calling Jean Van Houweling at (515) 287-0215 or Email: j.vanhouweling@mchsi.com.
Forms for remitting assessments may be acquired by calling Jean Van Houweling at (515) 287-0215 or Email: j.vanhouweling@mchsi.com or download form by CLICKING HERE
