Retirement Announcement:
Nancy Mallinson

After 39 years of dedicated service, Nancy Mallinson of Valley Livestock Supplies in Abbotsford, BC, announced her retirement as of December 2025. 

Nancy has been a long-standing and highly respected representative for CCWG in British Columbia. Throughout her career, she has served the livestock supply community with exceptional commitment, professionalism, and expertise. Her deep knowledge of the business has made her an invaluable resource to many, and her willingness to help others has left a lasting impact.
In recognition of her outstanding contributions, Nancy was awarded the CCWG National Sheep Industry Award in 2021. This prestigious honour celebrates individuals who go above and beyond in supporting and advancing the sheep industry. More information about this award can be found here: 
https://wool.ca/page/national-sheep-industry-award 
On behalf of everyone at...

  Wool Grader Apprenticeship  

Location: Canadian Co-operative Wool Growers, 142 Franktown Rd, Carleton Place, Ontario
Employment Type: Full-Time | On-Site | Monday to Friday | $22-25 per/hour to start

Are you passionate about agriculture and hands-on work? Join the team at Canadian Co-operative Wool Growers (CCWG) — a historic and proudly Canadian company serving sheep producers since 1918.
We are currently...

CSF Approved to Move Forward as National Traceability Program Administrator 

We are pleased to share that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed the Canadian Sheep Federation (CSF) is eligible to move forward as the next Responsible Administrator (RA) for national sheep traceability under Part XV of the Health of Animals Regulations, for all regions except Quebec where Attestra will continue to deliver traceability programming.

This announcement marks a major step forward in a journey that began more than two decades ago. With the support of CFIA, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, and the continued service of the Canadian Cattle Identification Agency (CCIA) throughout the transition period, CSF is preparing to deliver a modern, secure traceability program—one designed for sheep producers, by sheep producers.

The program will be supported by our AgroLedger™ platform, a Canadian-built digital system that will help strengthen disease response, support industry innovation, and provide timely, actionable data for producers and policymakers alike.

Come join us on Sept 14th for Doors Open Ontario!

Stop by to see what happens at the Woolgrowers between 10am and 4pm.

PRESS RELEASE 
 July 26, 2024

CCWG contracted Salopek & Associates, an HR company with offices across Canada, to conduct a hiring search for suitable candidates from coast to coast.  After an exhaustive search, Salopek & Associates guided the CCWG hiring committee through a strong hiring process.

The CCWG Board of Directors is pleased to announce the selection and hiring of Mr. Morgan Moore to the position of General Manager.  Moore will relinquish his position as Director on the CCWG Board of Directors to accept the role of General Manager.  Mr. Allan Ribbink will accept the role of President as per CCWG By-Laws.

Morgan Moore’s lifetime involvement in the Canadian sheep industry is well-documented, beginning first as a producer and an accomplished sheep shearer working in Manitoba and Saskatchewan.  Moore is a graduate of the University of Guelph,...

PRESS RELEASE / COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE

Friday April 19, 2024

Wild Valley Farms of Croydon, Utah and the Canadian Co-operative Wool Growers Ltd. based out of Carleton Place, Ontario are excited to announce a collaboration to market Canadian wool as the revolutionary sheep wool...