Empowering the sheep industry through education, innovation and advocacy.
As we approach the post-pandemic reopening of Canadian businesses, the time seemed right to begin what all intend to be a successful, growing collaboration between provincial associations and their collective members.
On March 18, the board of directors of three provinces, (Alberta, Ontario, and Quebec) met in an inaugural townhall to discuss issues of mutual interest and to consider opportunities for enhanced collaboration.
At the December National Sheep Network meeting, Ryan Greir from the Alberta Lamb Producers was acclaimed chair for his second term, and Pierre Lessard from Les Eleveurs d’ovins du Quebec was acclaimed as vice chair.
In March, the NSN held the first ever all directors meeting. All members from each of the provincial boards met for an initial discussion geared at building stronger relationships between the participating organizations and to enhance effectiveness through thoughtful collaboration. A summary report of this meeting will be circulated shortly.
‘The estimated market price for a 120 lb. Alberta market lamb trended above the 5-year average for most of 2020,’ says Jason Wood, provincial livestock market analyst with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry.
In the last quarter of 2020, October to December, the Alberta market lamb price increased 18%. In the first part of 2021, the estimated price for a 120 lb. market lamb averaged $280 per head ($2.33 per lb.), 14% higher than in 2020 and 25% higher than the 5-year average.
AFAC hosted a Small Ruminant Humane Transportation webinar featuring CFIA, that focused on the amendments to the humane trabsportation regulations. AFAC has shared the webinar summary along with a Q & A document for Producers to have access to. Please find both documents below.
Farm life can be unpredictable, even on the best days - weather, pests, market conditions, relationships, and more recently, COVID-19 can affect not only day-to-day farm management but the future of the operation altogether. But, with risk, also comes opportunity for those who are positioned to take calculated risks. This is why it's important to plan for risk.
Farm Management Canada invites farmers to attend the Roots to Success Risk Management virtual training session to increase their ability to assess and address risks using a comprehensive approach to managing risk on the farm.
The training session will allow you to:
FIRST HALF - February 23, 2021
1:00 to 4:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)
SECOND HALF - February 26, 2021
1:00 to 4:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)
To register for this free training session, click here!
Thanks to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and the Agri-Risk Initiatives Program, this session is free to producers.
By participating in this training session, you will gain free access to AgriShield®, an online risk management platform for a period of one year.
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We hope to see you there!
Mathieu Lipari, Program Manager, Farm Management Canada
This sheep shearing class is now SOLD OUT.
Date: May 7 & 8, 2021
Time: 8am-5pm
Location:
Jim & Margaret Oosterhof
Leduc County, AB (notice change of location)
Cost: $300 + gst
(payment required to hold your spot)
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Phone: 403.795.5755
Instructor: Shaun Fajnor
▪︎ This 2 day course will take you on a journey learning how to shear your own sheep or shear for others! Understanding the tools and equipment will also be explained.
▪︎ Only 14 students will be accepted.
▪︎ Snacks & lunch will be provided.
▪︎ No dogs allowed.
▪︎ Clothing should be clean & comfy so it allows you to maneuver as you learn.
▪︎ Share this info with others who might be interested.
▪︎ Register now to avoid disappointment!