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Introduction

The Barbados Sheep Farmers Inc. is a commodity group of the Barbados Agricultural Society and is the successor to the Barbados Sheep Farmers Association.  

Objectives

1. To promote and develop the INDUSTRY as a viable commercial industry to the economic benefits of its members.
2. To encourage its members in the highest levels of production and to set standards where necessary to enhance the reliability of the product or products on the local or export market.
3. To work towards the planned production of the commodity and cooperating in it’s costing and marketing with any Government agency or other corporate body wherever possible.
4. To be an active member of the Barbados Agricultural Society along with any other agricultural producer groups who believe in united action in establishing policy decisions and in speaking to government.
5. To seek cooperation from and offer advice to the Ministry of Agriculture on matters pertaining to the development of the Association.
6. To participate in and assist with the organization of agricultural shows, exhibitions and demonstrations in association with other producer groups.
7. To maintain records of actual and planned production so as to assist members in the overall development of their farm enterprises.
8. Generally to perform whatever functions that are necessary for the economic good and satisfaction of the industry.