Eric Bjergso introduces us to the Canadian sheep and wool industry. In his interview, Eric provides insights into the history of the Canadian wool industry, sheep breeds and wool qualities. He describes the challenges and opportunities Canadian wool growers are faced with and how the Co-operative is supporting its members in the same.

About Eric Bjergso

Eric Bjergso is the General Manager of the Canadian Co-operative Wool Growers Limited. Eric is a graduate of the Agricultural College. He joined the Canadian Co-operative Wool Growers Limited in 1976 and has been the General Manager since 1983.

Connect with Eric Bjergso here

Canadian Co-ooperative Wool Growers Canada website (https://www.wool.ca/)

 

Key Time Stamps

[spp-timestamp time="00:59"] About Eric Bjergso

[spp-timestamp time="01:54"] About the Canadian Co-operative Wool Growers Limited

[spp-timestamp time="04:46"] The history of sheep and wool in Canada

[spp-timestamp time="06:47"] The Canadian wool clip

[spp-timestamp time="07:22"] Best use of Canadian wool

[spp-timestamp time="07:57"] Manufacturing countries of Canadian wool

[spp-timestamp time="09:43"] About the Canadian wool producers

[spp-timestamp time="10:44"] A typical wool year in Canada

[spp-timestamp time="12:21"] Challenges of Canadian wool producers

[spp-timestamp time="13:30"] Wool prices

[spp-timestamp time="14:42"] Comparison of today's Canadian wool industry and 1918

[spp-timestamp time="14:42"] The future of Canadian wool

 

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