Flock Size:
24 w/ lambs pending

How long have you had sheep:
My serious ownership and raising of sheep began in 2014. I have spent a lifetime with many other animal varieties.

Why is the N-CSA important:
In my view, the N-CSA, at its core, provides an integral and organized hub for the maintenance of flock records, registrations, breed standards, breed preservation, and education for those who are involved with Navajo Churro sheep. However, these foundational operations expand into deeper networks that enable public outreach and networking through events as well as through contributions by its members. These networks are, in my opinion, incredibly important as they often move beyond typical social and economic gaps through a communal exchange of knowledge, the appreciation of traditional lifeways, and a shared desire for the conservancy of these tenacious animals.

What are some of your ideas for the N-CSA:
My ideas for the N-CSA stem primarily in my potential service to the Navajo Churro community and the needs of the organization as a whole. I bring with me over four decades of animal husbandry and a background in education, research, and multicultural knowledge. Public education and presentation have been a lifetime focus, and I have experience in event production at different levels from small community meets to larger operations, though I specialize primarily in public demonstration and display which includes spinning and weaving. With community and education at the heart of the person that I am, my ideas within the scope of the N-CSA would lean in these directions. All of this said, I also bring an open mind and willingness to learn with all of the flexibility that these functions entail.

Phelan, CA
Email: cwalphadog@gmail.com