Vision
Youth Engagement
- Engaging youth and building the next generation of small ruminant producers and leaders through mentorship programs, conferences, and online resources.
- First Flock-Herd Program: helping youth establish their sheep flock and/or goat herd.
- Support existing youth programs with the same focus on youth engagement.
- Scholarships for training and higher education will be available.
Thought Leadership
- Facilitating collaboration and idea exchange among producers, researchers, policymakers, and industry partners to drive innovation and position the sector for continued growth and resilience.
- Addressing global challenges like food security, poverty alleviation, climate change, and biodiversity loss by scaling context-appropriate small ruminant farming models worldwide.
- Providing education and training to producers, youth, and other stakeholders to promote best practices in animal welfare, environmental stewardship, business management, and production methods.
Genetic Preservation & Expansion
- Preserving genetic diversity and expanding the availability of heritage and rare breeds to maintain production options in the face of disease, climate change, and shifting consumer demand.
- Elevating standards of animal welfare and sustainability across the industry to meet rising ethical expectations.
Our Mission
The RSG Foundation is a non-profit organization fostering a vibrant, sustainable, and socially responsible small ruminant industry. Our work is supported by a coalition of producers, youth, researchers, advocacy groups, government agencies, and consumers who share our vision for an ethical, viable, and compassionate small ruminant industry. Together, we can build a model for responsible small ruminant production that has a global reach benefiting youth, rural communities, animals, and our shared future.
Our Mission
The RSG Foundation is a non-profit organization that will foster a vibrant, sustainable, and socially responsible small ruminant industry. Our work is supported by a coalition of producers, youth, researchers, advocacy groups, government agencies, and consumers who share our vision for an ethical, viable, and compassionate small ruminant industry. Together, we can build a model for responsible small ruminant production that has a global reach benefiting youth, rural communities, animals, and our shared future.
Who We Are
World renowned small ruminant Veterinarians, breeders, industry leaders
Our Values
Faith – Our belief in Jesus Christ is our foundational value. Our faith is the driving force in the way we operate and we are blessed to be given the opportunity to run our business and serve our clients.
How We Achieve
World renowned small ruminant Veterinarians, breeders, industry leaders
Youth Engagement
Engaging youth and building the next generation of small ruminant producers and leaders through mentorship programs, conferences, and online resources.
1st Flock/Herd Program: helping youth establish their sheep flock and/or goat herd
Support existing youth programs with same focus on youth engagement
Scholarships for training and higher education will be available.
Thought Leadership
Facilitating collaboration and idea exchange among producers, researchers, policymakers, and industry partners to drive innovation and position the sector for continued growth and resilience.
Addressing global challenges like food security, poverty alleviation, climate change, and biodiversity loss by scaling context-appropriate small ruminant farming models worldwide.
Providing education and training to producers, youth, and other stakeholders to promote best practices in animal welfare, environmental stewardship, business management, and production methods.
Genetic Preservation & Expansion
Preserving genetic diversity and expanding the availability of heritage and rare breeds to maintain production options in the face of disease, climate change, and shifting consumer demand.
Elevating standards of animal welfare and sustainability across the industry to meet rising ethical expectations.
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