November 2025 RSG Foundation eNews

The RSG Foundation would like to thank everyone who consigned lots, bid, and made purchases in our annual Holiday Fundraising Auction this month!

You helped us raise nearly $20,000!

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

If you missed it… you can still donate to the Foundation online at: DONATE

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. 

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR OUR YEAR-END Semen Sale on December 26th! At wlivestock.com

Lanie’s Little Lamb is now available for purchase! The RSG Foundation is excited to partner with author Crystal Pottebaum for the release 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 now on Amazon too!

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

The RSG Foundation is proud to join Dr. Scott and Mylea Flanagan in supporting Handspun Hope, a transformative program empowering women and families in northern Rwanda. Together, the Foundation and the Flanagan Family have contributed a $2,000 donation to help sustain this impactful work.

Handspun Hope provides meaningful employment, trauma counseling, and community support to women who have survived significant hardship. One of the most inspiring aspects of the program is how these women use locally sourced wool, hand-spinning it into beautiful yarns and crafting high-quality, artisan products. Their work not only preserves traditional fiber arts but also creates stable income and renewed dignity for their families.

This contribution reflects the RSG Foundation’s mission to support people, strengthen communities, and invest in hope—whether in the U.S. or around the world. We are grateful to Dr. Scott and Mylea for leading with compassion and helping extend the reach of the Foundation’s impact far beyond our borders.

We look forward to sharing more stories that highlight how your support fuels meaningful, life-changing projects like Handspun Hope.

Consider donating your unwanted semen & embryos to the RSG Foundation to help support our programs.

Clean out your semen inventory before the end of the year! It’s easy to do, and you could receive a tax deduction.

Learn more at: Donate Genetics