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The American Romney Breeders Association (ARBA), is the registrar for and promoter of Romney sheep in the United States and Canada. ARBA registers both white and natural colored Romneys. We welcome your visit!
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REMINDER To ARBA Members:
Be sure to vote and drop your ballot in the mail by June 10.
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by Site Admin on March 17, 2019
Washington County (NY) Fiber Tour – Quality and Diversity. The Tour celebrates its 27th annual free event, April 27-28, 2019, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Participating are 9 farms (including three that raise Romneys) and a fiber spinning mill. washingtoncountyfibertour.org
Our scenic County, which borders Vermont, is the most active and productive agricultural county in eastern New York. With its 23,000 cows, Washington County ranks seventh of the state’s more than 50 dairy counties. The members of the Fiber Tour contribute to the increasing diversity and high quality of the County’s farms.
by Site Admin on March 15, 2019
I hope everyone’s lambing went, is going, or will go well with many romney lambs thriving despite some of the weather folks have been experiencing.
Elections are only a couple of months away for the American Romney Breeders Association. The following positions will be contested this year: President, Vice President, Director at-large, District Directors for districts 1, 3, and 5. Having members serving on the board helps it accomplish its goal of helping Romney shepherds succeed and Romney sheep thrive.
If you are interested in running for a position you may nominate yourself or have another member nominate you by April 15th. Please report these nominations to the President or Secretary by the 15th of April.
To serve on the board you must be a member in good standing, residing in the respective district (if a district-level position) and willing to participate in conference calls throughout the year and in person meetings once a year. For more information on particular duties of the positions I encourage you to look through the by-laws for descriptions and talk with the board members currently in those positions.
In order to vote, your dues must be paid by April 1st. Ballots will be mailed out by May 25th and need to be returned by June 10th.
If you have any questions or concerns please let any board member know. We’ll send out additional reminders in the coming months.
Chris Posbergh
ARBA President
by Site Admin on February 26, 2019
The 3rd Annual Summit will be a gathering of farmers, makers, designers, manufacturers, and others interested in strengthening the Hudson Valley sustainable farm to fabric supply chain. Featured keynote speaker (and book signing) Stephany Wilkes, author of Raw Material.
Summit Registration Fee ($30/person) covers facility rental, meals, and parking charges. There is a limit of 75 people in the space and registration wlll close after that is reached. Location: SUNY New Paltz.
Register now
by Site Admin on February 3, 2019
A number of Romney breeders have volunteered to assist with questions related to the association, sheep management, marketing, wool processing and needs specific to your program. Please use this resource in helping to realize results with your Romneys. Please go to the Membership Mentors page to see the PDF document listing the mentors.
