California Wool Growers Association: Unifying the Voice of the Sheep Industry Since 1860

On September 24, 1860, a group of forward thinking people came together to sell their wool. Access to the Boston wool market was the most pressing issue facing producers at that time. To solve this problem, these producers procured a ship and took their wool “around the horn” to the wool markets in Boston. While they were on the east coast they witnessed the beginning of the Civil war.

Today’s members include a wide range of ranchers, farm flock producers, feeders, 4-H and FFA students, supportive businesses and other interested individuals. As the CWGA continues to address producers’ most pressing concerns, you too can share this rich heritage and learn valuable skills to improve your operation.

Our Mission

The mission of the California Wool Growers Association is to be the voice of the California Sheep Industry at the local, regional, state, and national level. The Association will provide service to its members through effective communication that ensures the long-term prosperity of the industry and promotes economically viable and environmentally sound production practices.

News and Information Updates

The California Wool Growers has established a scholarship fund and will begin accepting applications for the 2010 award. This scholarship is being offered to students currently enrolled in a California State University or the University of California and have completed at least one year of academic studies in Animal Science, Range Management, or Veterinary Medicine.

The 2010 California Ram Sale will be held on April 10, 2010 at the Tulare County Fairgrounds in Tulare, California.

The 2009 California Ram Sale was a successful event, 413 rams were sold for an average of $515. Thank you to all who made this a successful event!

Join us for the CWGA 150 Annual Meeting – July 16-18, 2010 at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco Ca. Information will available under the Annual Convention tab.

American Lamb Board Referendum Passes

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced on April 23 that lamb producers, feeders, seedstock producers, and first handlers of lamb and lamb products who voted in a national referendum, Feb. 2-27, 2009, have approved the continuation of the Lamb Promotion, Research, and Information Order, commonly known as the Lamb Checkoff Program