Jeff DeJong is the inaugural recipient of the Emerging Leader Award from the Ontario Sheep Farmers (OSF). The new award celebrates and recognizes younger OSF members who demonstrate social responsibility, […] Read more
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Ontario Sheep Farmers introduces new award
Emerging Leader award recognizes achievements of younger members
Fish versus farms on the Faroes
How a North Atlantic community has remained self-sufficient in agriculture for 10 centuries
In Canada and indeed in most western countries, agriculture usually struggles to be heard and understood by a largely urban public that has little idea of where their food comes […] Read more
Pregnancy testing technology for sheep producers being examined
The ability to get results without veterinarians or specialized equipment coming to farms near no one
Glacier FarmMedia – Researchers are working to place some of the complex technology found in veterinary laboratories into handheld devices that will allow producers to more easily diagnose pregnancies in […] Read more
Wool producers rebel over clothing sustainability claims
International wool organizations fight to ensure consumers aren’t fleeced by false sustainability claims
Canadian wool organizations support an international campaign that challenges the European Council’s methods of calculating Product Environmental Footprint (PEF). “Europe has a lot of the big fashion labels; they’re the […] Read more
Wool could find its future in carpets
Canada’s wool is of decent quality -- but the product needs to find a market focus like Germany has in carpets, industry proponents say
Canada is sitting on a golden fleece of opportunity to lead North America in wool transformation if it can get the infrastructure in place. Jane Underhill, Canada’s International Wool Trade […] Read more
New traceability program soon to be available for Canadian sheep farmers
Program aims to help improve flock management and information availability
The Canadian Sheep Federation’s (CSF) AgroLedger, a digital traceability program, is launching a pilot program for early adopters before its sector-wide release. The CFS-funded program will be made available at […] Read more
New OSF funding program could help shepherds expand flocks
Scotiabank YMF livestock funding program provides funds to buy ewes and feeder lambs
Ontario Sheep Farmers (OSF) wants to support flock expansion and has begun a first-of-its-kind financing program in partnership with Scotiabank. Previously only available for cash croppers, the Scotiabank Yield More […] Read more
U.S. sheep herders’ suit alleges cartel-like wage suppression
Reuters –– Sheep herders in the U.S. West have banded together to sue their employers, accusing them of operating an illegal cartel that artificially suppresses their wages, according to court […] Read more
Maedi Visna – the hidden disease
The illness is difficult to detect as symptoms don’t usually appear for one to three years
The Sheep Farmers of Ontario (OSF) is encouraging sheep producers to consider taking steps to mitigate a silent, hidden illness that may be having a greater impact on their bottom […] Read more
Funding announced to revive wool market
The Canadian Wool Council hopes to set a new direction for the natural fibre
Glacier FarmMedia – The Canadian Wool Council is seeking more visibility for its wares and recently received almost $150,000 to make that happen. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) announced the […] Read more