Give the Gift of Lasting Legacy

Nov 27, 2015

Searching for a meaningful gift for that special cattle person who has everything? Why not make a donation to the Canadian Cattlemen’s Foundation in their name and give an enduring gift that helps to preserve and protect the very lifestyle they love?

Nov 25 - Officially launched in 2015, the Canadian Cattlemen’s Foundation supports the sustainable advancement and legacy of the Canadian beef industry. The Canadian Cattlemen’s Foundation was established in 2014 by industry leaders passionate about preserving the sustainable legacy of Canadian beef. They recognized that increasing competitive pressures, particularly for agricultural land, is making the time-honoured profession of beef production an unattainable career option for many young producers and with that comes the erosion of the benefits to the broader society the beef industry supports, like environmental stewardship and conservation. Beef industry activities play a vital role in preserving the environment, biodiversity and wildlife habitat on working agricultural landscapes. With this in mind, industry leaders set in motion a plan to protect this invaluable grasslands resource and the role of producers as conscientious stewards in legacy preservation.

Today, their vision is for a Foundation where ongoing donations and investments provide the resources to fund a proactive, sustainable cattle industry that addresses industry issues while growing trust and support from consumers worldwide.

The Canadian Cattlemen’s Foundation has three main focus areas:

To create and/or support education, leadership development and outreach programs to serve youth involved with beef cattle;
To facilitate and encourage stewardship practices and conservation activities that preserve and/or enhance the environment, biodiversity and wildlife habitat on working landscapes;
To support beef industry sustainability through research and awareness.

The Canadian Cattlemen’s Foundation is a registered charity and eligible donations of $25 or more qualify for an official charitable tax receipt. Donations made as a gift in this manner will receive a special printed certificate acknowledging their gift.

Source: Canadian Meat Business

Video: Shearing Delay Leads To Kingston 4H Sheep Show!

What started as a disappointment turned into a day full of surprises, fun, and celebration as we leave Ewetopia Farms behind and head out to the Kingston Fair to watch the 4H sheep show

Today’s vlog was supposed to be another sheep shearing day here at Ewetopia Farms, but when our shearer had to cancel, we suddenly found ourselves with an unexpected free day. Lucky for us, the Kingston Fair was happening — and some of our own sheep (and friends) were competing!

We brought along our shearing helper and headed to the fairgrounds to cheer on the 4H kids and see how our sheep did in the show. From last-minute preparations and sheep showmanship to market lamb competitions and ewe classes, we take you behind the scenes of what it’s really like at a country fair.

We couldn’t be prouder — our girls walked away with wins in both showmanship and breeding ewe classes! Afterwards, we toured the fair, met a beekeeper with fascinating insights, admired other livestock shows, and wrapped up the evening with motocross stunts and a demolition derby!

Sometimes farm life throws curveballs — but today, it gave us the chance to celebrate community, our sheep, and the next generation of shepherds.