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More Sheep, More Wool
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The Canadian Co-operative Wool Growers was established in 1918 by the sheep industry as a national system of collecting and marketing its members' wool on a co-operative basis. This meant that regardless of the size of the wool clip, the time of year received or distance from the market, each member was paid the same price for the same grade of wool. Being merely an instrument of the growers, the company is non-profitable and thus operates quite simply. It collects, grades, measures and markets the wool and after deducting the cost of operations returns the entire difference to the growers.
In addition to handling wool, the Co-operative operates CCWG Livestock Supply & Equestrian Centre outlets across the country and a Real Wool Shop Boutique at Carleton Place which carries not only Canadian-made products, but also features Canadian wool products. Almost every province of Canada is represented by various products we sell at the store for a truly unique assortment.
The Co-operative also publishes an annual magazine which is designed to assist the wool producer with information and a mail order catalogue for sheep supplies. These products will also be available soon at our new online stores at www.wool.ca.
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