The sheep sponsorship project was created in 2008 and can be divided into two areas. On the one hand the sheep sponsorship, on the other hand the wool project. Both areas are closely linked.
Sheep sponsorship
Every person has the opportunity to sponsor a sheep and can give "his" sheep a name. The sponsorship costs an annual amount of € 60 and the sponsor receives an annual value-added gift worth € 20 back. 25 € flow into an extra cash register, with this money fast, unbureaucratic help is guaranteed to the associated sheep farms (distribution / declaration). The migratory sheep farming and the preservation of the unique landscape of the juniper heaths are promoted. It is also from Opal It is important to improve the wool quality of the German Merinoland sheep, e.g. by buying suitable breeding rams.
The wool project
Thanks to the improvement in wool quality that has already been achieved, the shepherds get more money for the shorn wool. The yarn manufacturers buy some of the wool and process it into a beautiful, printed opal sweater and sock yarn, which is sold worldwide.
German jobs are promoted and maintained, the sheep farms are supported and, in addition, active environmental and nature conservation is pursued.
The sheep's seal of approval documents the path of wool from the shepherd to the consumer.
