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Iowa Sheep Industry Association

Serving Sheep Enthusiasts Throughout Iowa

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Why Join the Iowa Sheep Industry Association?

We make things happen through collective involvement and membership in the Iowa Sheep Industry Association produces results that no one member could accomplish alone.   Now is the time to take action.  Come together with Iowa producers and help strengthen the sheep industry in Iowa.

ISIA's mission statement is, "To serve Iowa Sheep Industry Association members through an educational newsletter, as a central contact point for industry information and to inform members of opportunities for improved profit and stewardship."

Educational Newsletter:
Members receive the Lamb&Wool newsletter eleven times each year which provides educational information, association news and information as well as industry and legislative news.  The newsletter also helps unite a diversified industry by featuring articles and addressing issues affecting the different segments of the sheep industry in Iowa.
 
Central contact point for industry information:
ISIA provides a communication link between other sheep industry organizations at the state and national level, state and federal agencies and other commodity and farm groups working within the state of Iowa.  These connections help to provide up-to-date information about the sheep industry and if members have questions or concerns the ISIA office can help provide the knowledge of where to find answers.  ISIA produces and distributes a Service Provider's Directory to be used as a tool when individuals are looking for a shearer, source of seedstock, sheep related equipment and/or other service providers.
 
Improved Profit & Stewardship:
ISIA has developed the Iowa Farm Fresh Lamb Producers Directory to assist consumers who want to enjoy lamb but are unable to find it at their grocers meat counter.  ISIA is also involved in promotional and educational efforts aimed at consumers and K-12 students.

ISIA members are also members of the American Sheep Industry Association, the only national sheep organization that represents the U.S. sheep industry in our nation’s capitol.  Members receive ASI’s monthly publication, Sheep Industry News and weekly news updates and press releases are sent via email.  

ISIA’s website at www.iowasheep.com is another tool for education, communication and opportunities for improved profit and stewardship.  The site is user-friendly and targets consumers as well as members and prospective members.

ISIA Activities:
  • Iowa State Fair Lamb Foodstand
  • Iowa Sheep & Wool Festival (2nd week-end in June)
  • Promotion of Lamb & Wool in Iowa
  • Educational Activities targeted at Iowa’s youth
  • Iowa Agricultural Awareness Coalition (IAAC)
  • Iowa Livestock Health Advisory Committee (ILHAC)
  • Iowa Farm Bureau working relationship
  • Representation or a variety of Iowa Ag Committees
  • Provide information of legislative issues that affect producers
It is time for all of us to take ownership of our industry and participate in our future.  We can't afford to just wait and see what happens.
 
Say yes to membership in ISIA!