The Indiana Sheep Association is one of the oldest livestock organizations in Indiana. It was originally founded as the Indiana Wool Growers Association in 1876 to encourage local shepherds to come together to share ideas and expertise, to promote lamb and wool in the state, and to educate our communities about the value of sheep and the sheep industry.
Our Purpose
Today, ISA serves the Indiana sheep industry and its members by:
Encouraging quality production of commercial and purebred sheep through educational programs, dissemination of research, news and market information useful for Indiana producer
Increasing industry profitability by working with local, regional and national partners as well as Purdue University to find improved methods of production, marketing and distribution of sheep products
Expanding markets by encouraging the development of new and expanded uses for sheep products and by promoting Indiana sheep and wool
Providing opportunities for sheep industry participants to exchange information and ideas
Supporting young shepherds’ activities by teaching future generations about the importance of sheep to agriculture and our economy
Educating consumers on the benefits of farm fresh lamb and wool and encouraging consumer relationships with local producers
Representing the interests of and advocating for the welfare of Indiana sheep and wool growers locally, regionally and nationally
Indiana Sheep Association
Bringing Indiana's Sheep Industry Together Since 1876