New Producer

This page is a resource for those entering or considering sheep farming. We welcome you to review this page and the additional resources on the OSF website. Please see the links below if you have any additional questions call us at 519 836 0043.

New Producer Resources

• New Producer Handbook 
• Preparing Business Plans - OMAFRA 
• Marketing Planning -Growing Your Farm Profits - OMAFRA 
• Price and Predictability Tool 
• Selling directly to Consumers - OMAFRA 
• List of Sales Barns 
• Programs and Services for Ontario Farmers - OMAFRA 
• Best Management Practices Book - OMAFRA 
• Farm Business Join Ventures - OMAFRA 
• Farm Corporations - OMAFRA  
• Farm Partnerships - OMAFRA 
• Farm Property Class Tax Rate Program - OMAFRA 
• How to form a co-operative OMAFRA 
• Lease Agreement Flexible Cash Leases - OMAFRA 
• Lease Agreements Flexible Land Leases - OMAFRA 
• Lease Agreements Farm Building - OMAFRA 
• Lease Agreement Farm Equipment -OMAFRA 
• Lease Agreement Crop Share Lease -OMAFRA  
• Sample Lease Agreement  - Farm and Food Care

Land Use and Site Selection 

• Sheep Farmstead Planning OMAFRA 
• Farmstead Planning AG Canada 
• Agricultural Structures 
• Constructing a Farm Building in Ontario 

Legislation and Industry Governance 

•  Sheep Codes of Practice 
• License and Remittance Forms 

Predation and Fencing

• Predation and Predators 
• Fencing Options for Predator Control OMAFRA 
• Guide for Using Donkeys as Guard Dogs OMAFRA 
• Livestock Guardian Dogs and Their Care in Winter OMAFRA 
• Management Practices Can Influence Predation OMAFRA 

Additional Resources

• Animal Care
• Animal Health
• Bio-Security
• Farm Business Management
• On-Farm Emergencies
• Parasites

Producer Education, Training and Regulatory Compliance 

• Ontario Sheep Farmers Master Shepherd Course 
• Farm Safety Association
• Ontario Ministry of Labour
• Service Canada
• Canada Revenue Agency
• Workers Safety and Insurance Board

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New Producer Registration and what you need to know! 

Regulations made under the Ontario Farm Products Marketing Act require that all persons engaged in producing or marketing sheep in Ontario register with the Ontario Sheep Farmers..

A business contact registration entry is required for each producer of sheep.

To confirm your contact information, either complete the online form below or download, complete and return the PDF form. If your information changes, please contact the Ontario Sheep Farmers office to ensure the most up-to-date information is on file.

For more information regarding how to register as new producers click here 

If you have any additional questions call us at 519 836 0043.