January 2025 RSG Foundation eNews

RSG Foundation would like to extend our sincere gratitude to everyone who made a year-end donation in support of our mission. Your generosity plays a critical role in helping us invest in education, youth programs, and the long-term sustainability of the sheep and goat industry.

We are especially thankful to have received two significant year-end donations of $5,000 each. These contributions will have a meaningful impact as we head into 2026, allowing the Foundation to expand youth opportunities, support additional semen and genetics grants, and continue developing educational initiatives that serve producers across the country.

Because of your support, the RSG Foundation is entering 2026 with strong momentum and the ability to reach more youth and producers than ever before. We are deeply grateful for your confidence in our work and your commitment to the future of our industry.

Thank you for helping us build a stronger foundation for the next generation.

You can still make a Donation 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. 

The RSG Foundation has officially completed final interviews for applicants in the 2026 First Flock–Herd Grant Program. We were encouraged by the strong interest and quality of applicants who shared their goals, dedication, and passion for building their first sheep or goat breeding programs.

With interviews now complete, the Foundation’s award committee is moving forward with final selections for the 2026 grant recipients. We anticipate announcing the winners within the next couple of weeks.

Thank you to all who applied and took part in the interview process. The RSG Foundation looks forward to supporting the next group of young producers as they begin their journey in the sheep and goat industry.

The RSG Foundation continues its commitment to supporting responsible new breed expansion within the U.S. sheep industry, with a focus on education, collaboration, and access to quality genetics. As part of this effort, the Foundation recently sponsored an educational Australian White Sheep webinar, bringing together breeders, industry experts, and producers interested in learning more about the breed’s genetics, production traits, and long-term potential.

Building on the momentum from the webinar, the Foundation also announced the launch of a new community-focused website, Certified Australian White Genetics (CAWG). Designed as an open resource for breeders and producers, cawg.us provides educational content, shared insights, and information on accessing imported Australian White genetics while encouraging transparency and collaboration across the breed community.

Visit CAWG.US to learn more.

Through continued educational programming and support of shared resources, the RSG Foundation aims to help producers make informed decisions while fostering sustainable growth for emerging breeds like the Australian White.

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

Clean out your semen inventory before befor spring breeding season! It’s easy to do, and you could receive a tax deduction.

Learn more at: Donate Genetics