Working to strengthen the UW Sheep Program
Across the University of Wyoming, students, researchers, and Extension educators are working to serve the state’s sheep and wool industry through education, research, and outreach. The Wyoming Wool Initiative helps expand opportunities for the UW Sheep Program by developing value-added projects, creating new avenues for fundraising, building collaborative partnerships, and making meaningful connections among the university, producers, industry leaders, and supporters.
Where Your Support Makes a Difference
Student Training & Leadership
Wyoming Wool Initiative funding supports hands-on learning through wool judging, Lamb-a-Year, and industry internships—equipping students with practical skills, leadership experience, and direct pathways into sheep and wool careers.
Producer-Driven Research
Your support fuels applied research in sheep and wool production, as well as value-added innovations. Projects focus on genetics, nutrition, wool quality, and more—providing producers with data and insights that improve flock performance and increase profitability.
Outreach & Extension
Funding expands UW Extension’s reach through field days, workshops, and public events. It also supports value-added projects like the UW Blanket and wool traceability efforts with private partners.
Producer ResourcesAnnual Impact Reports
Each year, the Wyoming Wool Initiative publishes an Impact Report to highlight the progress, partnerships, and programs made possible through your support. These reports document how investments in the Initiative fuel student success, applied research, producer outreach, and value-added innovation. Explore the reports below to see how your contributions strengthen Wyoming’s sheep and wool industry.
Help Us Do More
The programs and progress shared in these reports are only possible through the generous support of partners like you. Your contribution helps us train future leaders, advance producer-focused research, and strengthen the future of Wyoming’s sheep and wool industry.
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