The MSA is pleased to partner with the Saskatchewan Sheep Development Board to announce that it will be hosting a virtual opportunity for members to participate in the ‘Getting Started in Sheep’ workshop as per the details below:
January 27-29, 2022 facilitated by Gord Schroeder over the Zoom Platform
Times:
January 27th – 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
January 28th – 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
January 29th – 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Cost: $175/individual or $300/couple + GST Participants will be provided with full course materials in printed form prior to the course dates.
A $50 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve a spot. Class size is limited to allow for a good interactive learning experience.
Please call (306) 933-5200 or email sheepdb@sasktel.net to register!
Workshop Topics:
Sheep Industry Opportunity
Purchasing your Flock
Flock Health Management
Biosecruity and Why it’s Important
Lamb Production for Profit
Insights into Handing Sheep
Lambing Time Management
Marketing
Basic Sheep Nutrition
Shearing and Wool
Predation Management
This virtual course will cover the basics of getting started in the sheep industry. It is designed for those who are looking at getting into sheep and those who are already in the business on the beginner level. To allow for a positive learning experience course enrollment is limited.
Presenter Bio: Gord has been heavily involved in the sheep industry for over 35 years, 28 years as a large flock lamb producers and 22 years working as the Executive Director for the Saskatchewan Sheep Development Board. He brings a wealth of experience from both the production and industry organizational operations side. Gord’s goal is to share his experience and help individuals get a good start raising sheep.
Due to current public health orders and vaccine mandates, the MSA Board has made the decision to offer the 2021 Annual General meeting in a virtual format only.
Resilient Farms and Families: Responding to Stress with Kim Moffat Farming was tough before the global pandemic. Added pressures to the industry have trickled down impacting a farmer’s sense of well being and bottom lines. This has left many of us feeling overwhelmed at times and struggling to cope. Conversations that acknowledge the pressures facing farmers and the reality that our mental health has been negatively impacted, can help bring about relief and help. This discussion will highlight some of the signs of stress, remind producers of the importance of reaching out for help, and to ask for what they need.
Kim Moffat is a Farm Wellness Consultant based out of Strathclair Manitoba. She has worked in the field of mental health for over thirty years. Following her passion and experience, she has specialized in the field of agricultural mental health and wellness for the last twenty years. She offers online and in-person consulting services including webinars, workshops, and presentations designed to support farmers.
The Manitoba Sheep Association Board of Directors are pleased to announce details surrounding its District Meeting, being held in a virtual format. Please see info below regarding the meeting as well as information regarding the 2021 elections.
In addition to the business of the meeting, the MSA is pleased to welcome Manitoba Agriculture staff who will walk members through the new Government Feed Aid program – The Livestock Feed and Transportation Drought Assistance. The presentation will focus on the details of the program as well as the steps involved in applying.
This meeting will serve as an opportunity for the MSA to give a brief update, for members to raise any suggestions for resolutions as well as for district elections
The MSA Board will attempt to host a hybrid Annual General Meeting in which members can either attend in person orelectronically via zoom. Details are still being worked out and a program of speakers in addition to the business meeting is being finalized. Stay tuned for more info. For now, please save the date as per the info below!
Saturday, November 13th
Time TBD
In Person/Zoom Hybrid
In Person Location: Elm Creek, MB
2021 ELECTIONS – The following district representatives will be up for election:Eastern District – 1 Year Term Southwest District – 2 Year Term
Additionally, the Board will have one director at large position up for election.
If you are interested in putting your name forward for any of these positions, you must let the MSA office know by September 22nd, 2021. No names will be able to be put forward from the floor at the District meeting or AGM – all nominations must be received prior to the deadline.
