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*Arizona Department of Agriculture: Animal Services Department
This is the directory of programs and offices in the Arizona
Department of Agriculture that relate to animal services. Programs and office
links on this page include; the state veterinarian,
meat and poultry inspection, livestock hauling permits, brand records, and
cruelty to animal statutes.
http://www.azda.gov/ASD/asd.htm
*Dine' be' Iiná, Inc. (The Navajo Lifeway)
DBI is dedicated to
conserving the traditional Navajo Churro Sheep breed
as well as to educate the community and the public about the importance of
Navajo Sheep Culture and spirituality.
*
This
contact list has been prepared by the CO Department of Agriculture, Division of
Markets. The livestock contact list includes information for alternative
livestock producers, beef and dairy cattle, horse, sheep, and swine producers.
*
The
numerous fact sheets on the CSU extension site fall under the three topics of
livestock management, health and judging.
http://www.ext.colostate.edu/pubs/livestk/publive.html
*Del Cerro Fine Textile
Art for Interiors, Cimaron, CO
Del Cerro is a holistic
managed ranch with a variety of fiber animals, and hand-woven textile
art.
(Jim & Daniela
Howell: 2005 SWMN Conference presenters)
Las Aranas Spinners and
Weavers Guild was formed in 1971 by a group of spinners and weavers in the
Albuquerque, New Mexico area to provide education and learning experiences for
its members and increase the awareness of and appreciation for fiber arts. They
offer workshops on dyeing wool with plants native to the Southwest.
*The Navajo-Churro Sheep Association,
This is the nationwide association for the Navajo Churro sheep breed. The N-CSA currently has 160 members and
over 4,090 registered animals.
*
This is a rather extensive list of technical
publications that have to do with livestock management.
*Sheep Production and Management
This is an article published by the
http://cahe.nmsu.edu/pubs/_b/100B15.html
*Slow Food:
The Ark of Taste aims to rediscover, catalog,
describe and publicize forgotten flavors.
The Navajo-Churro is
considered endangered by the American Livestock Breeds Conservancy. Only 2000
sheep are now registered with the Navajo-Churro Sheep
Association. The Navajo-Churro sheep is a part of the
Slow Food’s “Ark of Taste” project.
http://www.slowfoodfoundation.org/eng/arca/dettaglio.lasso?cod=516&prs=0
* Tierra Wools,
Tierra Wools is a spinning, hand dyeing, and hand
weaving workshop and a retail store. They buy local wool, wash it, spin it, and
weave the yarn into beautiful weavings.
*Wool Traditions,
Wool Traditions is a non-Profit
(Robin Collier: 2004 SWMN Conference presenter)
*State of
This is a comprehensive list of livestock services
provided by the UDAF.
http://ag.utah.gov/services.html#livestock
*
This
webpage has information about small acreage animal production in
http://extension.usu.edu/smac/htm/animals
Fresh, Organic and Native Foods of the
Over 150
local food growers, ranchers, and organizations from the Four Corners region
are listed in Fresh, Organic and Native Foods of the
http://www.environment.nau.edu/food/FoodDirectory/Select.asp
Agricultural Marketing Service of the USDA:
Livestock Marketing
This website has information about the programs and
publications related to livestock marketing of the AMS.
American Livestock Breeds Conservancy
The American Livestock Breeds Conservancy is a
nonprofit membership organization working to protect over 150 breeds of
livestock and poultry from extinction. Included are asses, cattle, goats,
horses, sheep, pigs, rabbits, chickens, ducks, geese, and turkeys. Founded in
1977, the American Livestock Breeds Conservancy is the pioneer organization in
the
*Dine' be' iiná, Inc. (The Navajo Lifeway)
DBI is dedicated to
conserving the traditional Navajo Churro Sheep breed
as well as to educate the community and the public about the importance of
Navajo Sheep Culture and spirituality.
ATTRA Livestock Publications
The resources offered here deal with sustainable
livestock production literally from the ground up. Pasture management, feeds
and forages are covered by several publications, while others address care and
management for specific animals and marketing of the products derived from
them.
http://attra.ncat.org/livestock.html
Cotton and Wool Outlook
This is a newsletter published by the Economic
Research Service of the USDA which is published 10 times per year. The
publication examines supply, use, prices, and trade for cotton and wool,
including supply and demand prospects in major importing and exporting
countries. Data is included on raw fibers and textiles.
http://usda.mannlib.cornell.edu/MannUsda/viewDocumentInfo.do?documentID=1281
*Glossary
of Wool Terms
This
glossary has been put together by the Colorado State University Extension. This
is a useful glossary to learn the technical terms used in the wool industry.
http://www.ext.colostate.edu/pubs/livestk/01400.html
Handling and Marketing Wool
This
is a resource website from the
http://www.umext.maine.edu/onlinepubs/htmpubs/2070.htm
Marketing Livestock Products
This is a fact sheet that outlines opportunities
and approaches for marketing locally-produced livestock products.
http://www.king.wsu.edu/foodandfarms/documents/MrktgLvstkProds.pdf
National Agricultural Library: Sheep and Goats
This list compiled by the National Agricultural
Library has articles and links to various organizations that specialize in
sheep production.
Alpaca
Lies? Do
Alpacas Represent the Latest Speculative Bubble in Agriculture?
This is
a report from the
http://www.agmrc.org/NR/rdonlyres/9C7E0AD5-ED7A-40D9-B177-6681A721F449/0/alpaca_RAE.pdf
Alpaca Owners and Breeders Association
The mission of AOBA is to facilitate the expansion of a strong and sustainable alpaca industry
through the growth and development of the national herd and its products.
Information about how to subscribe to Alpacas
Magazine is available on the website.
http://www.alpacaowners.com/login.asp?accessdenied=%2FIndex%2Easp
Llama and Alpaca Farming
This paper discusses considerations for raising
llamas and alpacas, including regulations, marketing, nutrition, reproduction,
handling, and shelter and health concerns.
http://attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/summaries/llamaalpaca.html
American Sheep Industry Association
ASI is the national organization representing the
interests of more than 69,000 sheep producers located throughout the
Breeds of Livestock: Sheep
This is a service of the
http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/sheep/
Organic Trade Association: Organic Fiber Standards
Since the USDA standards do not cover
organic processing of wool, the Organic Trade Association has developed organic
fiber standards.
http://www.ota.com/AmericanOrganicStandardsforFiber.html
Organic Wool Fact Sheet
In order for wool to be certified as
"organic," it must be produced in accordance with federal standards
for organic livestock production. This document from the Organic Trade
Association covers the standards necessary for certified organic wool.
http://www.ota.com/organic/woolfactsheet.html
USDA Organic Standards for Wool Production
This is the website for the National Organic
Program, which regulates the organic standards for the USDA. This site has the
detailed information about the standards.
http://www.ams.usda.gov/nop/indexIE.htm
*Glossary
of Wool Terms
This
glossary has been put together by the Colorado State University Extension. This
is a useful glossary to learn the technical terms used in the wool industry.
http://www.ext.colostate.edu/pubs/livestk/01400.html
Mountain High Fiber Ladies
e-mail: jemckain@centurytel.net
Wool and Mohair Marketing Assistance Loan: Farm
Service Agency of the USDA
Wool and mohair nonrecourse
marketing assistance loans are nine-month loans that provide eligible producers
with interim financing on their production. The loans facilitate the orderly
distribution of loan-eligible crop throughout the year.
http://content.fsa.usda.gov/dafp/psd/mohair.htm
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