.our mission
The initiation, support and conduct of programs and activities designed to stimulate and improve the economic well being of all segments of the Manitoba Sheep Industry.
The initiation, support and conduct of programs and activities designed to stimulate and improve the economic well being of all segments of the Manitoba Sheep Industry.
.contact us
mb@mbsheep.ca
Phone # (204) 421-9434
mb@mbsheep.ca
Phone # (204) 421-9434
.board of directors
Click here for a listing of our MB Sheep Assoc. board of directors.
Click here for a listing of our MB Sheep Assoc. board of directors.
The Manitoba Sheep Association Inc. is the designated provincial sheep
organization representing sheep producers in the Province of Manitoba
organization representing sheep producers in the Province of Manitoba
.the latest news and events
Upcoming AGM
Mark your calendar for the AGM
March 3, 2012
Herman Prior Centre, Portage la Prairie, MB
9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Read more.
Show & Sale
August 17th & 18th, Location - TBA
REMINDER TO MEMBERS!
Use your pink tags before December 31st, 2012! All animals leaving property of birth for any reason whatsoever, be it a show, a vet, sale or slaughter, must have a radio frequency identification tag as of Jan 1, 2013. Until Dec 31, 2012, animals with pink government tags may still be sold and transported same as with RFID. After that, they have to be re-tagged next to the old tag with a new RFID if leaving the property. IT IS ILLEGAL TO REMOVE OLD TAGS as those numbers are already registered for traceability. Read more on this page.
Master Shepherd Survey - Please complete!
The Canadian Sheep Federation, in partnership with provincial sheep organizations, is responding to the need, identified by Canadian producers, for relevant production information. The plan is to offer a comprehensive continuing education program to assist lamb producers in building their farming enterprise.
The Canadian sheep industry is as diverse as the people involved in it and although we have a sense of the scope and types of issues facing producers, we need to determine the specifics of what producers, such as you, want access to. This is your opportunity to make your opinions known and to influence the content and format of the program as the material is being assembled.
The survey is divided into two parts. The first is subdivided by production topic; each will take 1-3 minutes to complete depending on how much additional detail you wish to provide. The second part addresses the need for, and availability and reliability of, existing educational resources. Feel free to add as much commentary as you wish. All responses will be kept in confidence and combined with other responses in order to make recommendations and develop the program.
Please complete the survey http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/mastershepherds
“Manitoba’s Family Farms in the 21st Century: A Research Survey”
Jeremy Funk, a graduate student at the Asper School of Business, is doing research to better understand the relationship between family farm succession, intergenerational behaviour, and environmentally sustainable farming practices.
The study welcomes your input on several important questions such as:
• What are the challenges and opportunities involved with passing a farm on to the next generation?
• What are the most significant regulatory demands faced by Manitoba’s farmers in 2012?
• What do Manitoba’s farmers see ahead for their family farm’s future?
If you are a family farm owner, you can help by participating in this survey. It only takes 15-20 minutes and for your investment of time, you’ll be eligible to win one of five-$100 cash prizes.
Click on the link to participate: http://asper.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_4OTftB8QSHIKRnu or contact Jeremy directly to receive a hard copy version to complete bjfunk@mts.net, 204-479-3498).
Website Renovation
The Manitoba Sheep Association is in the process of developing a new website and e-newsletter. The anticipated date of completion will be late February 2012. If you would like to add your name to our distribution list - please send an email to mb@mbsheep.ca saying Subscribe in the header.
Please be patient with us while we make this transition.
Thank you.
Upcoming AGM
Mark your calendar for the AGM
March 3, 2012
Herman Prior Centre, Portage la Prairie, MB
9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Read more.
Show & Sale
August 17th & 18th, Location - TBA
REMINDER TO MEMBERS!
Use your pink tags before December 31st, 2012! All animals leaving property of birth for any reason whatsoever, be it a show, a vet, sale or slaughter, must have a radio frequency identification tag as of Jan 1, 2013. Until Dec 31, 2012, animals with pink government tags may still be sold and transported same as with RFID. After that, they have to be re-tagged next to the old tag with a new RFID if leaving the property. IT IS ILLEGAL TO REMOVE OLD TAGS as those numbers are already registered for traceability. Read more on this page.
Master Shepherd Survey - Please complete!
The Canadian Sheep Federation, in partnership with provincial sheep organizations, is responding to the need, identified by Canadian producers, for relevant production information. The plan is to offer a comprehensive continuing education program to assist lamb producers in building their farming enterprise.
The Canadian sheep industry is as diverse as the people involved in it and although we have a sense of the scope and types of issues facing producers, we need to determine the specifics of what producers, such as you, want access to. This is your opportunity to make your opinions known and to influence the content and format of the program as the material is being assembled.
The survey is divided into two parts. The first is subdivided by production topic; each will take 1-3 minutes to complete depending on how much additional detail you wish to provide. The second part addresses the need for, and availability and reliability of, existing educational resources. Feel free to add as much commentary as you wish. All responses will be kept in confidence and combined with other responses in order to make recommendations and develop the program.
Please complete the survey http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/mastershepherds
“Manitoba’s Family Farms in the 21st Century: A Research Survey”
Jeremy Funk, a graduate student at the Asper School of Business, is doing research to better understand the relationship between family farm succession, intergenerational behaviour, and environmentally sustainable farming practices.
The study welcomes your input on several important questions such as:
• What are the challenges and opportunities involved with passing a farm on to the next generation?
• What are the most significant regulatory demands faced by Manitoba’s farmers in 2012?
• What do Manitoba’s farmers see ahead for their family farm’s future?
If you are a family farm owner, you can help by participating in this survey. It only takes 15-20 minutes and for your investment of time, you’ll be eligible to win one of five-$100 cash prizes.
Click on the link to participate: http://asper.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_4OTftB8QSHIKRnu or contact Jeremy directly to receive a hard copy version to complete bjfunk@mts.net, 204-479-3498).
Website Renovation
The Manitoba Sheep Association is in the process of developing a new website and e-newsletter. The anticipated date of completion will be late February 2012. If you would like to add your name to our distribution list - please send an email to mb@mbsheep.ca saying Subscribe in the header.
Please be patient with us while we make this transition.
Thank you.
The Manitoba Sheep Association
Working for Manitoba Sheep Producers
Painting by Gerry Oliver
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NEWSLETTER
If you would like to add your name to our distribution list please send an email to:
mb@mbsheep.ca
with "Subscribe" in the header.
NEWSLETTER
If you would like to add your name to our distribution list please send an email to:
mb@mbsheep.ca
with "Subscribe" in the header.