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Online Auction: November 17th, 2026
Hosted by: Willoughby Online Sales
Donation Deadline: November 6th, 2026
The RSG Foundation is seeking donated items and experiences for our 2026 Holiday Fundraising Auction.
Proceeds from the auction primarily support the Foundation’s youth engagement programs, including our First Flock-Herd Grant Program, which helps young people take an important first step into the livestock industry by providing opportunities to own their first breeding sheep or goat.
Your donation can help us put livestock, education and experiences directly into the hands of the next generation.
What Makes a Great Auction Donation?
Some of our most successful and unique auction items are educational and fun experiences that buyers can’t necessarily purchase anywhere else.
Consider donating an experience such as:
- A Day at the Farm – Spend a day learning from a respected breeder or livestock operation.
- Fishing, Hunting or Outdoor Experiences – Create a memorable day while supporting youth.
- Sports & Entertainment Tickets – Professional or college sporting events, concerts, shows and other entertainment.
- Livestock Education Experiences – Mentoring, fitting, judging, breeding or management experiences.
- Farm & Industry Tours – Behind-the-scenes access to unique agricultural businesses or operations.
Other Popular Donation Ideas
We welcome donations of all sizes. Other items that can generate strong support for the Foundation include:
- Livestock equipment and supplies
- Frozen semen lots
- Sale credits
- Jewelry
- Artwork and home décor
- Branded livestock merchandise
- Farm and ranch products
- Gift certificates
- Product packages
- Apparel and branded merchandise
- Holiday gift packages
- Unique livestock collectibles
Have an idea that isn’t on the list? We’d love to hear it. Creative and unusual donations often become some of the most talked-about items in the auction.
Why Donate?
Every donated item helps the RSG Foundation expand opportunities for young people interested in livestock and agriculture.
Through programs such as First Flock-Herd, Foundation support can help a young person acquire their first breeding animal, connect with experienced livestock mentors and begin developing a flock or herd of their own.
A donation to the Holiday Fundraising Auction isn’t simply an auction item—it can become an investment in a young livestock producer’s future.
Important Dates
October 15th, 2026
Deadline to submit auction donations.
November 17th, 2026
RSG Foundation Holiday Fundraising Auction
Willoughby Online Sales
Ready to Donate?
Please contact an RSG Foundation team member with your donation idea and a brief description of the item or experience. Please include any logos and pictures that can be used to promote you and the item:
Jordyn Wickard
Communications Specialist
Cell: 317-931-9056 | Office: 765-978-0301
Email: jordyn.wickard@reprospecialty.us
Doug Edge
Chief Strategy Officer
Cell: 765-617-0224 | Office: 765-978-0301 ext. 105
Email: doug.edge@reprospecialty.us
Lisa Edge
RSG Foundation – Administrative Assistant
Office: 765-978-0301 ext.103
Email: lisa.edge@rsgfoundationinc.org
For donated experiences, sale credits or other non-physical items, we can work with you to clearly describe the package and any redemption details for the auction listing.
Thank you for supporting the RSG Foundation and helping us create opportunities for the next generation of livestock producers.
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