| 2025 RSG Foundation Impact Report We are excited to share that the 2025 RSG Foundation Impact Report is now live on our website! This report highlights the meaningful progress made through youth engagement, education, genetic preservation, and industry advancement initiatives. Please check out the link below to read the full report and see the impact you are helping to make. |
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| Congratulations to our 2026 First Flock-Herd Grant Winners! |
The RSG Foundation is proud to announce the winners of the 2026 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. The 2025 First Flock-Herd Grant recipients are: - Khloe Baker, Age 16, Brandon, FL
- Stephanie Cerreras, Age 19, Sebastopol, CA
- Vicky De Los Santos, Age 16, Pharr, TX
- Camilla Dixon, Age 14, Wales, WI
- Theodore Frey, Ag 10, Millersburg, IN
- Kenzie Galvan, Age 17, Klamath Falls, OR
- Molly Groskreutz, Age 17, Westifield, WI
- Nina Herring, Age 14, Placerville, CA
- Ryleigh Jordan, Age 10, Hanceville, AL
- Ottilie Lau, Age 9, Parkston, SD
- Amelia Power, Age 8, Council, ID
- Brecken Rhoden, Age 9, Shepherd, TX
- Jaxon Rose, Age 11, Barnum, MN
- Jeff Sebes, Age 12, Valley Center, KS
- Liam Tomamichel, Age 9, Crossville, TN
- Macy Vande Hey, Age 16, Brillion, WI
If you would like to donate to the RSG Foundation to provide opportunities like this in the future, check out our website. |
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| Foundation Receives Large Semen Donation |
The RSG Foundation wants to thank Burch Livestock and their partners Nathan Club Lambs, Nothdurft Livestock, and KWL Show Stock for their generous donation to the RSG Gene Bank. This exciting contribution will bring many outstanding new sires to the online catalog soon. Donations like this are important for driving the future of the sheep industry forward! |
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| Check out the new sires on the RSG Foundation Gene Bank catalog. Sheep and Goat genetics are offered at a discounted price. All proceeds go back to the RSG Foundation for funding Youth Engagement and other programs. |
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|  | Suffolk Association Event |
Join us for the Suffolk Event in Lebanon, IN, from June 5–7! While the main event takes place at the fairgrounds, RSG will be hosting special sessions at our facilities focused on sheep health, nutrition, and reproductive technologies. Attendees will also have the chance to tour RSG’s facilities, getting an up-close look at our operations and learning directly from our team of experts. Don’t miss this opportunity to combine the excitement of the Suffolk Event with hands-on learning at RSG! |
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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. |
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