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Jason Emke named Emerging Young Leader by Ontario Sheep Farmers
Emke recognized for his volunteerism and sector support
Jason Emke of Oak Generation Farm was named Emerging Leader at the Ontario Sheep Farmers’ annual event in Cambridge, Ont., on Oct. 25.

Non-resident sheep producers exempt from Ontario Sheep Farmers licence fee
Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Appeal Tribunal delivers decision on fee challenge by Alberta sheep producer
The Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Appeal Tribunal delivered its decision regarding Ontario Sheep Farmers charging licence fees to non-resident producers after Alberta sheep producer Robert Albers challenged the practice.

GenOvis awards shine a light on top Ontario sheep producers
Ontario Sheep Farmers annual gala shone a light on the top GenOvis producers in five categories presenting recognition awards to the winners in Cambridge, Ont., Oct. 25, 2024.

Nature positive messaging highlights sustainability of wool
Australian wool company launches campaign about positive benefits of growing wool
The wool industry has been so focused on carbon that it missed opportunities to highlight the positive benefits of growing wool and raising sheep on the landscape and the intrinsic value of natural fibres.

Effective lamb market management assessment increases efficiency
Could industry specifications increase competitiveness?
Greater sheep assessment knowledge can increase returns through simple management changes.

TMRs offer benefits to sheep producers
Labour savings and lower feed costs, more flexibility with ingredients can be realized
Switching to TMR feeding is a major investment and a major change in mindset for many sheep farmers, but can pay financial and flock health dividends.

Producers flock to see the Racewell HD4 Chute in action at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show 2024
System streamlines workflow, improves efficiency and record keeping for sheep producers
Te Pari's Racewell HD4 Chute technology streamlines workflow, improves efficiency and record keeping for sheep producers.

Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show 2024: TMR’s can save significant time and money
TMR mixer demo at Canada's Outdoor Farm Show 2024 shows sheep producers how significant labour and cost savings can result from using this equipment.

Industry asked for input on sheep code updates
Producers and stakeholder survey helps inform decision on new sheep code
A producer survey has closed that will help inform the National Farm Animal Care Council’s update of the sheep code of practice. The council initiated an update to the Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Sheep last year, although work didn’t get underway until April. The codes for beef cattle, horses, pigs […] Read more

Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Sheep to be updated
The National Farm Animal Care Council (NFACC) will be updating the Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Sheep. The update was initiated by the Canadian Sheep Federation (CSF) and will be guided by NFACC’s Code development process. The NFACC said in a release the Code development process includes a survey, launched at […] Read more