Become a member of the Empire Sheep Producers Association

Why become a member of ESPA?

Becoming a member of the Empire Sheep Producers Association (ESPA) means joining the industry organization dedicated to promoting and representing New York's sheep and wool industry. ESPA advocates for sheep producers at the state and national levels, provides valuable educational resources and support (such as helping you become NYS Grown & Certified), connects members with a network of fellow producers and organizations, and promotes New York sheep, wool, and lamb products to consumers at events and in the online ESPA member directory. Together, our members work to advance sheep farming across New York State.

Benefits of Membership

There are many benefits to ESPA membership:

  • Representation in Albany and Washington, DC;

  • Free subscription to the official monthly ASI magazine, Sheep Industry News, that provides timely news articles about the issues and events affecting the sheep industry:

  • Listing in ESPA print directory (distributed at State Fair, county fairs, sheep shows, and fiber festivals);

  • Listing in ESPA searchable online directory;

  • Support for gaining NY Grown & Certified certification;

  • Robust annual meeting educational program;

  • Regular eNews updates to members on upcoming workshops and other educational opportunities;

  • Networking with fellow producers;

  • Support for regional wool pools and wool buyers (as market conditions permit)

  • Support for educational programs for new and beginning farmers;

  • Participation at the Wool Center at the New York State Fair;

  • Support for youth sheep shows;

  • Support for state participation in the national Make it With Wool program.

Membership dues are $45/year. To join: send a check, payable to ESPA, to MJ Packer, ESPA Secretary/Treasurer, 2532 State Route 40, Greenwich, NY 12834

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