Membership period runs from January 1st through December 31st of each year.
New member registration runs from January 1st through May 31st. After that new member registration is closed until January of the next year. Descriptions of membership types are listed later on this page. Payments can be made by mail to Hawaii Sheep and Goat Association 73-6039 Mauka Rd Kailua Kona, HI 96740
Please subscribe to our email list so you can get notified when new member registration reopens and to receive HSGA’s newsletters.
What does membership offer?
~ Annual workshop, topics include shearing, animal care and more
~ Listing and photos of your farm is promoted on our website (contact bsheep234 at yahoo.com)
~ Shearing equipment available for a fee. See our loaning policy.
Our Membership types
REGULAR MEMBER ($25.00)
– Any producer of sheep or goats who has an interest in sheep or goats in the state of Hawai’i can become a member. Each member agrees to the Constitution and By-Laws of the Association and must pay such membership fees and meet such other conditions as may be prescribed by the Board of Directors. Membership in the Hawaii Sheep and Goat Association will have one vote per membership.
YOUTH MEMBER ($5.00)
– Any youth members active in FFA or 4-H desiring membership in the Association
ASSOCIATE MEMBER ($25.00)
– Any person, firm or organization interested in the advancement of educational and promotional work in connection with the production and marketing of sheep or goats and sheep or goat products may become an associate member by filing an application for such membership, obtaining due approval by the Board of Directors and submitting payment of prescribed dues.
CORPORATE MEMBER ($50.00)
– Any family farm or corporate farm or business involved in sheep and goat production, processing or marketing can become a member. The Corporate Membership can be applied to up to four people discounted workshop rates.
ALL MEMBERSHIPS ARE ANNUAL AND THE MEMBERSHIP PERIOD RUNS FROM JANUARY – DECEMBER, REGARDLESS OF WHEN YOU JOIN.
We encourage all those interested in the organization to join. When you join, you will receive a monthly periodical, the Sheep Industry News, which is published by the American Sheep Industry (ASI) Association. The publication has many interesting articles including health related topics, legislative issues, and events happening on a national level. Keep informed about the sheep industry on a National level!
Also if you would like additional publications from ASI on lamb recipes, processing, meat cuts, wool production, etc. As a member, we would be more than happy to send these to you.
ASI is also in the process of starting a Goat Committee as a national organization for goat owners as well.
To request a Membership application send an email to hisheepandgoat@gmail.com