Reading Time: 3 minutes “As long as we are being supported by ALP we should support our industry.” Ronald den Broeder never gave a lot of thought to where his checkoff dollars went until he was given the option to reclaim them in September 2010. At $1.50 a head and with 950 ewes, his checkoff contributions are significant. But […] Read more
Recognizing The Value Of Checkoffs For Lamb Producers
Checkoff Dollars Critical To The Success Of Alberta’s Sheep Industry
Reading Time: 3 minutes “The whole industry benefits from Alberta Lamb Producers so if everyone isn’t willing to pay, it’s not fair to those who are.” Each time Gerrit Van Hierden tags one of the lambs on his farm near Fort Macleod, he contributes another $1.50 to the Alberta Lamb Producers (ALP) to help make Alberta’s growing sheep industry […] Read more