Total Farm Supplies is Hiring!

Total Farm Supplies is Hiring!

Total Farm Supplies in Brandon, Manitoba is Hiring!

Sales Associate / Customer Service
We are seeking individuals who have experience with or are knowledgeable about livestock, farm supplies, equine, pet supplies, and have some retail experience.

There is an immediate opening at our Total Farm Supplies branch of CCWG Livestock Supplies for a full time position involving front end sales and including general duties.  An appropriate candidate should have strong organizational and interpersonal skills. If you are neat and tidy, friendly, and committed to offering excellent customer service, this opportunity would be good for you.

Responsibilities:
• Greet and assist customers
• Displaying and restocking items
• Processing payments and cashier duties
• Work effectively with other team members
• Answer incoming customer inquiries

Skills & Experience Required:
• Retail experience with exceptional customer service skills
• Attention to detail
• Self-driven and motivated
• Energized and outgoing
• Proactive and organized
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills
• Team player
• Knowledge of livestock agriculture

We offer an excellent working environment with a competitive wage, benefit plan, company pension and profit sharing plan. Salary $18 – $20 hour

Email In Confidence to: totalfarm@wcgwave.ca and ericb@wool.ca

 

Market Lamb Show Results

Market Lamb Show Results

The MB Sheep Association held its first annual Jackpot Market Lamb Show in conjunction with Ag Ex  on October 28 & 29 at the Keystone Centre in Brandon, MB.

Here are the results:

Grand Aggregate Champion – Lot 22, John Lewis

Reserve Champion – Lot 42, Jo Walker

1st place overall (judging) – Lot 22, John Lewis

Fan Favourite – Lot 36, Daniel Goodsman

Highest Scoring Lamb Determined by Ultrasound – Lot 22, John  Lewis

Other finishers:

2nd highest scoring lamb determined by ultrasound – Lot 1, Toby Wessing

2nd highest fan favourite – Lot 22, John Lewis

50/50 Winner – Joel Lewis

Additional statistics and photos will be posted ASAP.  Thank you to all who participated and all our sponsors!

MSA Jackpot Market Lamb Show Details

MSA Jackpot Market Lamb Show Details

The MB Sheep Association is very excited to announce that we will be having a Jackpot Market Lamb Show in conjunction with Ag Ex  on October 28 & 29 at the Keystone Centre in Brandon, MB.

Details:

  • Lambs have to be ewes or wethers weighing between 100 and 130 lbs. They will be shown in 3 weight splits (100-109,110-119 & 120-130).
  • There will be 4 ways to win $$$.
  • Highest scoring lamb determined by ultrasound measurement (loin eye size, back fat depth) etc and correlation to grid scale-  $1000 prize
  • 1st place as determined by an accredited judge.- $1000 prize
  • 1st place as determined by fan selection – $1000 prize
  • Grand Aggregate Champion will be the lamb that collects the most points through the 3 different selection methods – $3000 prize
  • Reserve Grand Aggregate Champion will be the second place lamb overall –  $1500 prize

Click here for an entry form

MB Fibre Festival – Fleece Competition

MB Fibre Festival – Fleece Competition

MB Fibre Festival – September 9/10

The Manitoba Sheep Association is pleased to participate in the Manitoba Fibre Festival.  Come visit us at our booth at Red River Exhibition Place (3977 Portage Ave, Winnipeg) during the show as follows:

Friday September 9,  5:00 – 9:00 pm

Saturday September 10,  10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Please be reminded of the Fleece Competition taking part in conjunction with the show.  Fleeces need to be at the Red River Ex site by noon on Fri, Sept 9, in a clear plastic garbage bag and $10 entry fee/fleece.  Entry forms are on the Festival website or at the festival.  Questions can be directed to Gerry Oliver, gerry@spiritsands.ca

2022 AGM Announcement

2022 AGM Announcement

Please save the date for the 2022 MSA Annual General Meeting scheduled for:

Friday, October 28th, 7:00 p.m.

The meeting will take place in Brandon, in conjunction with the Jackpot Market Lamb Show and Ag Ex.  More details to come!