Thank you for becoming a member of the American Cotswold Record Association! Your support and dedication to Cotswold sheep will help keep them in the world. Cotswold sheep are currently listed in the “Threatened” category per the Livestock Conservancy but their numbers continue to decline towards a critical level.
The Livestock Conservancy has a wonderful answer as to why we need to save rare breeds such as the Cotswold sheep:
"Many of America's once-common farm animals face extinction if we do not take action now. Rare farm animals represent an irreplaceable piece of earth's biodiversity and offer incredible variety that may be needed for future farms – robust health, mothering instincts, foraging, and the ability to thrive in a changing climate. These farm animals are a vital part of ensuring food security for our planet – now and for the future."
Our beloved cotswolds need our help and support now more than ever!
ACRA membership helps to support education and marketing of Cotswold sheep by maintaining this website and newsletter.
ACRA membership helps to maintain connections across the United States of Cotswold owners, breeders and friends.
ACRA membership supports youth ownership, education and showing of Cotswold sheep.
ACRA member benefits include:
- The ability to register eligible Cotswold sheep under the ACRA or BCR registries
- The ability to obtain a 5+ generation pedigree on all ACRA and BCR sheep.
- The knowledge that all ACRA Cotswold bloodlines are approved by all Cotswold registries around the world.
- Newsletters, on-line social and educational gatherings for all members.
- Farm and contact information listed under the member section on this website
- The ability to post classified listings of Cotswold Sheep, wool products, art and other Cotswold items.
- The ability to be a "Featured Farm" which allows for a higher degree of marketing for your farm.
- A vote at the annual meeting.