About Us
About CSF
Our Mission
The Canadian Sheep Federation (CSF) and the Canadian sheep industry at large are facing an exciting time in the evolution of the sheep value chain. Huge opportunities exist today to grow markets, increase value for all stakeholders, and secure the prosperity of the industry for the future.
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CSF plays a central role in coordinating efforts to make this happen, including resources like this website that are intended to help existing lamb producers and new entrants find the information and contacts they need to grow and prosper. If you don't find what you're looking for, please contact us.
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Our History
The Canadian Sheep Federation was established on August 31, 1990. The organization, which replaced the former Canada Sheep Council, was created to provide a strong national body that represented the Canadian sheep industry on issues of national importance.
Our Structure
The Canadian Sheep Federation is a producer-funded organization. Its members are comprised of provincial organizations (Regular Members), Affiliate and Associate Members.
The Board of Directors is comprised of representatives appointed by the Regular and Affiliate members.
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Canadian Sheep Federation membership is subject to Board of Directors approval. Membership status, including voting privilege, is reserved for members whose dues are in good standing.
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Staff
The CSF employs one full-time staff person – the Executive Director – and one part-time bookkeeper. The function of the Executive Director is to oversee the operations of the CSF, implement the goals and objectives of the strategic plan, and manage human, financial and physical resources.
Other staff positions are supported through financial assistance from the federal government, including a part-time Voluntary Scrapie Flock Certification Program and Chronic Wasting Disease Voluntary Herd Certification Program Assessor (this role is supervised by CSF’s Executive Director).
Member Organizations
Affiliate membership will be available to organizations, incorporated companies or departments of provincial and federal government agencies. An Affiliate Member will be able to appoint a Director to the CSF Board, attend and vote at all the organization's meetings, and provide input on current issues. Memberships will cost between $2,000 and $4,000 annually.
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Associate membership will be available to individuals, organizations, incorporated companies or departments of provincial and federal government agencies. An Associate may not appoint a Director, but they will be able to attend all the organization's meetings and provide input on current issues.
Regular Membership
Affiliate Membership
Associate Membership
