Andrew Gordanier was recently elected chair of the Canadian Sheep Federation board.
Gordanier, a sheep producer from Shelburne, Ont., will lead the federation and industry thorough a renewal process that stems from three months of stakeholder consultations.
The process will build understanding and commitment among provincial organizations to work in partnership and encourage industry growth and sustainability.
Gordanier raises 425 breeding head on his family’s farm. Breeds include Rideau Arcott, Ile de France, East Friesen and British Milk Sheep.
Trent Larson, a sheep producer from Southey, Sask., was re-elected vice-chair.
Rounding out the federation’s executive committee are Barbara Johnstone Grimmer from Pender Island, B.C., Dennis Fischer of Elmwood, Ont., and Claude Gallant from Cherry Valley, P.E.I.
For more information, phone 888- 684-7739 or e-mail infor@cansheep.ca.
