February RSG Foundation eNews

First Flock-Herd Winners Announced

The RSG Foundation is proud to announce the winners of the 2025 First Flock-Herd Grant Program, a national initiative designed to support young and aspiring livestock producers in acquiring their first breeding sheep or goat.

This year’s recipients will receive a high-quality breeding animal, a $500 monetary award from the RSG Foundation, and an additional $500 credit from Premier 1 Supplies, providing them with essential resources to establish and sustain their breeding programs.

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RSG Foundation supporting Young & Emerging Entrepreneurs beginning sheep producer program

The RSG Foundation is helping put together educational material for the sheep 101 online curriculum specifically on the sheep handling & management skills section. Watch for more information from ASI and RSG on this program this year.

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Helping Those In Need

The RSG Foundation has reached out to the Barnes family in Oklahoma to help their daughter replace ewes that were tragically lost in a dog attack. If you have seen this story on social media you will understand why the RSG Foundation wants to help.

UPDATE: RSG Foundation is sending 3 bred ewes due in March to the Barnes family on Feb. 23rd to help replace ewes lost in the dog attack. Thanks to Henry Hampton and Silver Dollar Farms for donating bred ewes to this young lady.

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Consider a donation to the RSG Foundation to help support our programs.

Proceeds go towards youth engagement, First Flock-Herd, thought leadership, and genetic preservation and expansion activities.

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Martin Insurance is a proud supporter of the RSG Foundation

Offering Full Mortality Livestock Insurance

*Special program: We are offering mortality coverage for LAI & ET that is performed at an RSG facility.

This expands to all breeds of sheep and goats if done on RSG’s site. Learn more here: https://www.coulterfarminsurance.com/valaisblacknoseinsurance.

In addition, we have livestock mortality insurance for all species, reach out to us for the latest rates and coverages, (765) 744-0194 or tanner@insuredbymartin.com.