Executive
The Executive of the Purebred Sheep Breeders Association of Nova Scotia.
| President – Andrew Hebda | Noel Shore, Nova Scotia | ||
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Andrew has been a purebred and commercial sheep breeder since 1982 in Noel Shore, Hants County Nova Scotia – member of the PSBANS since 1984. Together with his wife Gwyneth Jones, the two have a breeding flock of approximately 100 ewes, most of which are registered Clun Forest sheep (primarily from the foundation flock established by Angus Rouse, with 2 additional blood lines introduced recently). They produce both purebred breeding stock as well as cross-breds for commercial operations and a local farm market. In addition, they are active in the promotion of the use of wool and wool products. Both Gwyneth and Andrew have been 4-H project leaders since 1990. | ||
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(902) 369-2969 nantymor9982@ns.sympatico.ca |
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| Vice-President – Wade Sanford | Union Corner, Nova Scotia | ||
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Wade and his wife Printhie operate Oak River Farm located in Union Corner, Hants County. Their introduction to sheep farming began in 2001 when they purchased three bred Dorset ewe’s to provide lambs for their children’s 4-H project. Over the years the flock has expanded to over 100 animals including purebred registered Dorset and Suffolk as well as a commercial flock. They currently have their commercial ewes on an accelerated breeding program and strive for an efficient flock management program as both also work off the farm. Visitors are always welcome. | ||
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n/a wadeesanford@win.eastlink.ca |
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| Secretary – Rosemary Wort | Upper Stewiake, Nova Scotia | ||
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Rosemary, her husband Jonathan and children John and Sarah have been sheep farmers in Upper Stewiacke since 1982. She has been secretary of PSBANS since 2002. | ||
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(902) 671-2410 herngatefarm@ns.sympatico.ca |
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| Treasurer & Director – Dianne Sinclair | Goshen, Nova Scotia | ||
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Director and Treasurer. She works together with her husband Bruce and 4 children who are the 7th generation on their dairy and sheep farm in Goshen, NS. They raise purebred Suffolks and North Country Cheviots. She has been a 4-H leader for 24 years and is the Eastern Region Director on the NS 4-H Council. She is a past director and secretary/treasurer of the Antigonish/Guysborough Federation of Agriculture. | ||
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(902) 783-2093 bruce.sinclair@ns.sympatico.ca |
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| Director – Gillian Fraser | Great Village, Nova Scotia | ||
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Gillian has been a member of the PSBANS since September 2007, becoming involved in the association while being employed as the Sheep Unit Technician at the Nova Scotia Agricultural College (NSAC). More recently, Gillian has taken upon a new position at the NSAC leaving her role in the NSAC Sheep Unit; however her interest with sheep and commitment to the sheep industry and desire to remain active within the association remains strong. | ||
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(902) 668-2894 gfraser@nsac.ca |
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| Director – Holly Hines | Upper Stewiacke, Nova Scotia | ||
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Currently the Sheep Technician at the Nova Scotia Agricultural College, Holly is a new member to the PSBANS, as of 2010. She resides in Upper Stewiacke with her partner and a couple of Southdown sheep, chickens and a dog. She also co-owns approximately 50 sheep with her father, Richard, including Suffolk, Hampshire and Oxford in River John. | ||
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(902) 893-6639 hhines@nsac.ca |
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| Director – Rhonda McCarron | Antigonish, Nova Scotia | ||
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Rhonda is a breeder of Border Leicester sheep and enjoys showing the breed along with the small flock of Southdowns she raises. A radio personality by trade, Rhonda can be heard reading pedigrees at our Annual Sheep Sale and announcing at various sheep shows. Rhonda McCarron is the Chair of the All Canada Classic 2012 Committee and looks forward to meeting friends, old and new, as they are welcomed to Truro in June, 2012! | ||
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(902) 863-6087 info@brookridgefarm.ca |
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| CSBA Representative – Bruce Sinclair | Goshen, Nova Scotia | ||
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Canadian Sheep Breeders AssociationCSBA rep for Nova Scotia. He owns a dairy and sheep farm with his wife Dianne and four children in Goshen, NS. They raise 100 purebred sheep consisting of North Country Cheviots and Suffolks. He has been a 4-H leader for 26 years and is Chairman of the 4-H Market Steer and Lamb Committee. He is Deputy Fire Chief of the local volunteer fire department. He is a director on the Antigonish Farmers’ Mutual Insurance board. He is past president of the Antigonish/Guysborough Federation of Agriculture. |
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| Phone: Email: |
(902) 783-2093 bruce.sinclair@ns.sympatico.ca |
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| Research Committee – Gwyneth Jones | Noel Shore, Nova Scotia | ||
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(902) 369-2969 nantymor9982@ns.sympatico.ca |
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| Exhibition Committee – Kris Hiltz | |||
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