The American Sheep Industry Association (ASI) is a national trade organization representing sheep producers, wool growers, and related businesses in the United States. Its mission is to advocate for the interests of the U.S. sheep industry by promoting profitability, sustainability, and global competitiveness in lamb and wool production.
ASI typically pursues federal and state legislative policies related to agriculture, livestock production, animal health, grazing rights on public lands, predator control, trade and export promotion, wool and lamb marketing, labor and immigration issues affecting agriculture, and farm bill programs supporting sheep producers.
Primary funding comes from membership dues, industry assessments, sponsorships, and program partnerships related to sheep and wool production.
State sheep associations, the American Lamb Board, and regional wool grower organizations.
Non-profit trade association
