Black and Coloured Sheep Breeders Association (NSW) Inc
Our history
The inaugural meeting of the N.S.W. Branch of this Australia wide association took place at Cowra on the 11th February 1978. From here, the Association expanded throughout the State, forming 5 regional groups: Northern N.S.W, Central Tablelands & Central West, the Hawkesbury Region, the South Coast and Southern Tablelands and the Monaro - South West Slopes. The Association was incorporated in 1989. In 2020 it was decided to merge all regions into the one state organisation.
Aims and objectives
The main aims and objectives of the Association are:
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to encourage the owning, breeding and improvement of black and naturally coloured sheep
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to produce and promote quality wool suitable for hand spinning, weaving and allied crafts
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to provide communication and encourage co-operation between those involved with coloured sheep
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to increase members' knowledge of sheep husbandry, selection and appraisal of sheep.
The Association organises and sponsors classes for sheep and fleece at local agricultural shows and provides information and encouragement to secondary schools which teach Agriculture.
The Association also publishes the newsletter "Black Sheep Rising", three times per annum and coordinates involvement in local shows, field days and hosts the annual Southern Highlands Woolfest.
Incorporation Number (NSW): Y0597112
ABN: 64 927 121 366
Membership
Membership is open to any person interested in Black & Coloured Sheep and their products. The membership year runs until 1 January. See more details on the membership form.
