The Lower Mainland Sheep Producers Association was founded in 1976 and at present has about 60 members.
The size of members’ flocks range from zero to one hundred and fifty ewes, representing new owners, hobby farmers, lamb producers, purebred and commercial breeders, dairies, sheep related commercial processors, and spinners, weavers, fibre artisans and hobbyists.
The purpose of the association is to further the health of the sheep industry in the lower mainland of British Columbia, including but not necessarily restricted to:
- Promoting interest in and exchange of information about all aspects of the sheep industry between our members, government, related industries, and the public;
- Assisting members in all matters pertaining to the healthy breeding, production, and marketing of sheep and sheep products;
- Doing those things necessary and incidental to help producers effectively achieve the preceding objectives throughout the Lower Mainland of British Columbia.
Our activities and programs are aimed at:
- Helping sheep and sheep product producers to achieve and maintain the highest standards in quality and productivity in sheep and related sheep products; and
- Educating the communites of the Lower Mainland about the uses and qualities of our various products.
We encourage people to join in the rewarding experience of involvement in the sheep industry in Canada. Those who already own a flock or want to learn more about sheep husbandry and products are cordially invited to join us.
The commitment of our members helps ensure growth and prosperity in the sheep industry, locally and throughout British Columbia.