Canadian Wool Producers Survey
Building our Canadian Fibreshed

Currently in Canada there is no data regarding the small to medium scale wool industry. The only national statistics in Canada reference the wool that is collected and purchased by the Canadian Cooperative Wool Growers (CCWG) there are no statistics or data to date, that account for the wool grown, processed and sold by farmers and ranchers focusing on wool.

This research project aims to collect and analyze that data and produce information. This data can then be used regionally and nationally to promote and advocate for increased infrastructure, marketing, and support for rural communities and farmers/ranchers. This information can be used by fibreshed organizations and individuals, and will be available without charge in the form of reports and infographics. 

The research will occur in two stages: the first will be an online survey, and for those participants who consent, a follow up phone call or zoom interview will be conducted.  The primary survey asks financial questions regarding the income generated by the sale of raw wool or value added wool products. No personal details, information or financial information will be revealed in any of the reports.  Participants can choose to remain anonymous.  This data will develop an accurate picture of the fibre economy across the country, and will highlight the barriers to growth and resilience.  This requires an accurate picture of the financial health of our existing small scale fibre economy. The research will also focus on the farms and farming practices that specifically work to sequester  more carbon from the atmosphere through land and animal management.

A future goal of this research is to create an online database of fibre based farms and businesses across the country to be accessed by the public and consumers.  Anonymous participants will have to request to be included in this database at a later date if name and contact information is not disclosed.

This research project is a joint effort between Anna Hunter (Long Way Homestead) and the Pembina Fibreshed. The lead researcher is Anna Hunter,  with fibreshed members as the advisory committee. All questions can be directed towards info@longwayhomestead.com 


The timeline for the project is as follows:

Primary research December 2020 – March 2021
Secondary research and interviews  February 2021 – June 2021
Analyze and report data June 2021 – December 2021
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Your name and farm name  
Contact information (email)
What town and Province/territory is your farm in?
What is your age?
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To which gender identity do you most identify?
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How would you identify?
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How many years have you been farming/ranching?
Is farming/ranching your full time work, or do you also have secondary employment?
How many sheep do you manage on your farm annually?
Do you raise other fibre animals? if so which ones?
What breeds do you raise?  and what percentage of your total number of sheep in each breed?
Do you have farm employees?  If yes, how many hours a week do employees work?
How many pounds of wool and fibre a year does your farm produce? (approximately)
Can you describe the 'quality of your fibre'  (ie. fine wool, coarse wool, down wool)
Do you have your wool processed into value added wool products (ie. Yarn, roving, household items etc. ) if so where do you have these items processed?
Do you sell your wool or wool products direct to consumers?  (choose all that apply)
What methods do you use to sell these items? (choose all that apply)
How much income is generated yearly from selling wool and wool products?  (gross)
Do you sell wool to the Canadian Cooperative Wool Growers (CCWG), if so how much do you sell yearly?  
 What is the general rate of pay for your wool from the Canadian Cooperate Wool growers? (in price per pound)
What are the biggest barriers you experience in selling your wool or wool products?
What would you like to see for the future of the Canadian Wool industry?
What management style best describes your farm?
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How much land do you use for sheep management (in acres)?
Which techniques below do you use in your land management?
Would you be available or interested in a more intensive phone call or zoom interview?
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