PURPOSE

• provide leadership to the sheep producers in the district.
• provide liaison between the district and the Agency.
• contribute to the development of the Ontario sheep industry.

TASKS

• organize and coordinate local producer functions (including producer education events and the district annual meeting).
• express the needs of producers to the Agency.
• explain and promote the Agency to producers.
• promote the products of the sheep industry.
• cooperate with other local agricultural organizations.
• attend provincial meetings of district directors to share ideas with other districts, and provide two-way communication with the Agency.

QUALIFICATIONS

• must be a registered sheep producer resident in the district.
• commitment to the objectives of the Agency.
• must have the ability to work enthusiastically with others, basic communications skills and diplomacy.

TIME COMMITMENT

• elections are for a one year term.
• most districts hold about 8 meetings per year (usually evenings).
• one provincial meeting per year (usually an evening plus full day session).

REWARDS - personal satisfaction.

• leadership development.
• sharing of ideas with other producers.
• contribute to the development of the Ontario sheep industry.

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