October 2025 RSG Foundation eNews

The RSG Foundation will hold our annual Holiday Auction in November on Willoughby Online Sales. If you have products or services you would like to donate to support this effort, please email us at: lisa.edge@rsgfoundationinc.org

In the past, breeders have donated genetics, fishing trips, on-farm experiences, artwork, handmade items, and more.

Your support helps us raise funds for youth education, grants, thought leadership programs, and other initiatives to support the sustainability of the small ruminant industry.

Auction Date: November 18th, 2025

Donations due by October 31st.

All donors receive an acknowledgment letter of your donation to our 501-c3. If you itemize deductions on your federal tax return, you may be entitled to claim a charitable deduction for your RSG Foundation donations. 

We need bidders too! Save your Christmas shopping for this auction!

The RSG Foundation is excited to partner with author Crystal Pottebaum in revealing the cover of Lanie’s Little Lamb!

This story is for every kid who ever knelt in the barn dust, whispered dreams into a lamb’s ear, or stepped into the show ring with a heart full of hope.

It’s a celebration of:

Friendship between a girl and her first show lamb

Courage when trying something new feels scary

The magic of county fairs, farm life, and 4-H dreams

Whether you grew up in the show ring or just love a good heartwarming story, this book is for you.

Available soon for the Christmas Season!

$1 of each book sold goes to the RSG Foundation First Flock-Herd grant program.

FIRST FLOCK-HERD GRANT APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED!

We are extending the grant application deadline to November 1st to allow more youth to apply for their first breeding sheep or goat.

The RSG Foundation is dedicated to providing grants for young individuals and their families to purchase breeding animals, services, equipment, animal health, and nutritional products to help them establish their First Flock-Herd.

Learn more and apply at: https://rsgfoundationinc.org/first-flock-herd/

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.