Are you a small or midsize wool mill owner/operator and interested in expanding your operations and production?
The American Sheep Industry has an exciting opportunity for you!
Dates: July 28 & 29, 2026
Location: Sheridan, Wyoming
What: Join us for a new conference specifically to support small and midsize wool mills increase their efficiency, gain
productivity and profit, and look to the future. The Meetup with feature:
- Tour: Mountain Meadow Wool Mill
- Speakers: carefully selected speakers from across the US with topics on scouring, maintaining a workforce, gaining capital, and marketing
- Discussions: specifically on scouring solutions and equipment innovations
- Connection: dedicated time to connect with other mill owners and the ASI Wool Council
Find the full agenda by clicking here.
Who: Small and midsize mills in the U.S. who processes wool and are interested in increasing their operations or productivity are encouraged to apply.
20 mills will be selected to attend and will receive:
- Conference attendance
- Hotel room for up to 3 nights
- $200 travel reimbursement
- Breakfasts, lunches and 1 dinner
- Cost to participant: Travel costs over $200
10 additional spaces available for mills or interested parties:
- Receive conference attendance
- Receive 2 lunches and 1 dinner
- Participants are responsible for hotel and flight costs plus a $100 conference fee
Priority will be given to:
- Owners and operators of small and midsize wool mills in the U.S.
- Interested in and motivated to expand operations or increase production
- Have been in production for 3 or more years
- In and from across the U.S. and in a variety of sizes will be selected
Apply at https://forms.gle/dPBYjFyweha9kMR2A
Applications are due April 20, 2026
Accepted mills will be notified May 1, 2026