Colorado Wool Producers can access funding and technical assistance to improve wool quality

Colorado woolgrowers can access financial and technical assistance through the Wool Quality Improvement Program to improve wool quality, strengthen shearing practices and implement on-farm conservation practices. Producers can learn more and apply online at ncat.org/sustainable-agriculture/wool-quality-improvement-program. Applications will be reviewed Dec. 1 and the program is funded through March 31, 2028. Funded through the USDA’s Advancing Markets for Producers Initiative, the program is administered by the National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) and offers three funding opportunities for sheep producers: Practice Implementation Fund: Cost-share assistance to implement approved conservation and land-management practices. Wool Improvement Fund: Support to improve shearing practices and provide education on improving the wool clip. Market Innovation Fund: Support for producers’ marketing and sales efforts.

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