National Sheep Association


The National Sheep Association is the trade association in the UK for sheep farming.

History

It was formed in 1892 as the National Sheep Breeders Association. In 1969 it changed to its present name.

Structure

It is near the Three Counties Crossroads of the B4208 and near Hanley Swan, opposite Langdale Wood, specifically in the north-east corner of the Three Counties Showground. It receives no government funding.

Regions

It represents the UK sheep industry. NSA Scotland hosts the annual Scotsheep event. There is the NSA South Sheep event. Every two years it has the NSA Sheep event at the Three Counties Showground.
It publishes the trade journal every two months called Sheep Farmer.

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