MARK YOUR CALENDARS

October 23–24

UW GIVING DAY!

Hello!

We want to invite you to mark your calendars for UW Giving Day, October 23 at 12:00 p.m. through October 24 at 12:00 p.m.!

The UW Sheep Program and Wyoming Wool Initiative are part of the University of Wyoming’s land-grant mission, combining teaching, research, and outreach to support students, producers, and Wyoming’s sheep industry. We depend on grassroots fundraising efforts like Giving Day to continue providing:

Hands-on student learning
Producer-driven research
Outreach that strengthens Wyoming’s sheep industry.

We look forward to partnering with you this Giving Day.

—The UW Sheep Program & Wyoming Wool Initiative

About our work

How we make a difference

We invite you to explore our 2024–25 Impact Report, which highlights the difference we’ve made together:

Hands-on student learning in animal and wool sciences
New research advancing rancher knowledge and profitability
Outreach programs strengthening Wyoming’s sheep and wool industry

Together, we’re building momentum. Thank you for being part of the story.

View the Impact Report

Lamb-a-Year

Grassroots initiatives like Lamb-a-Year are what make these results possible. A single lamb supports student training, generates data for producers, and ensures the strength of Wyoming’s sheep industry for years to come. One lamb can make a lifetime of impact.

Learn more here

Wyoming
Wool Initiative

CALSNR’s flagship program advancing Wyoming’s sheep and wool industry through student-driven research, product development, and producer collaboration. From lamb to finished wool, the Initiative transforms grassroots support into hands-on learning—empowering students, engaging ranchers, and creating innovative pathways that strengthen the entire supply chain.

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More to Explore

The UW Sheep Program provides producers with research-based guidance, resources, and outreach. From nutrition and genetics to flock management, our team and Extension educators support Wyoming ranchers with practical, locally driven solutions.

UW Sheep Extension

This survey supports a research initiative exploring value-added innovations for Wyoming’s lamb and wool industry. The goal is to retain economic value locally while driving growth across agriculture and manufacturing sectors statewide.

Wyoming Wool Consumer Survey

Our wool judging team trains students through hands-on experiences and competitions. Members gain analytical, teamwork, and communication skills while mastering wool evaluation, collaborating with 4-H and FFA, and representing Wyoming’s wool industry.

UW Collegiate Wool Judging

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