About N-CSA

About the N-CSAHonoring the past.  Part of the future.

The Navajo-Churro Sheep Association was formed to preserve and promote this truly All-American breed. 

The proper name of our group is the “Navajo-Churro Sheep Association”, abbreviated, “N-CSA”.  References to any similar sounding organization are not necessarily the Navajo-Churro Sheep
Association. We call the sheep that conform to our Standard and are registered by our organization “Navajo-Churro” sheep, tying together both the Navajo and Spanish cultures that influenced this breed. T’áá dibé is their Navajo name. 

The Navajo-Churro Sheep Association is a 501(c)3 charitable organization and your donation is tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

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Photo Courtesy of Red Feather Navajo-Churro

Projects and Services Supporting Breeders

Navajo-Churro Sheep Registry

The International Registry for Navajo-Churro sheep comprising pedigrees and data about inspected and approved sheep since the 1970's.

Navajo-Churro Breed Standard

Describes the unique attributes of N-C sheep required to pass inspection and be registered.  Serves as a guideline for breeders to conserve essential traits while maintaining genetic diversity.

Diné dóó bi Dibé Fund

A donation funded program that provides outreach, membership, and eventual sheep registration to Diné (Navajo) Shepherds raising Navajo-Churro Sheep on the Navajo Nation.

The Catch Pen Newsletter

Quarterly newsletter with educational articles, historical perspective, advice from experienced breeders, and information on N-CSA projects and events.

National Advertising and Promotion

Coordination with other organizations to promote Navajo-Churro sheep, outreach programs to solicit new breeders, and online presence the highlights the breed and provides advertising opportunities for members.

Annual General Meeting

A celebratory event with educational speakers, hands-on classes, sheep and wool competitions, an opportunity to buy and sell Navajo-Churro sheep and wool products, and plenty of social activities. 

Join the ConversationThere are two great communities of Navajo-Churro sheep breeders you can join for free and you don't need to be a N-CSA member.

CHURRO CHAT is available online at the Churro Chat bulletin board.                   Or you can join the conversation in our Facebook Group.

Navajo-Churro Sheep Association Board of Directors

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Elizabeth Casso LopezN-CSA Board Member
Debby
Debby BradfordN-CSA Board Member
Bonnie
Bonnie BarcusN-CSA Board Member

N-CSA works closely with The Livestock Conservancy on issues related to Navajo-Churro sheep. Many Livestock Conservancy programs such as Shave 'Em to Save 'Em have great benefits to N-CSA members.

For more information about Navajo-Churro sheep and their history visit these organizations.

The Navajo Lifeway
The Navajo Sheep Project
Tierra Wools
Black Mesa Weavers for Life
Black Mesa Weavers for Life