New Members, from Northern Ireland, sought for Ulster Wool Regional Committee

Sheep farmers who value the role of producer-run organizations are invited to consider serving as an Ulster Wool County Representative.

What is Ulster Wool and what is required of a Regional Member?

• It has 3,500 registered sheep farmers;
• All six County Representative positions are open for nominations;
• Three year appointment, commencing 01/01/20;
• 2 regional meetings a year, plus relevant local duties;
• 1 Annual Conference in November;
• Applications to be returned by Thursday 7^th November 2019;

Being a County Member is an excellent opportunity to get involved with Ulster Wool and represent wool producers in your county.

To be eligible you need to be:

• Under 70 years of age on 1st January 2020;
• A registered wool producer;
• Nominated by at least ten fellow wool producers in the relevant area

No special form of nomination is required, but Ulster Wool will supply one upon request. For forms, and further information, contact Laura Johnson, Ulster Wool, 20 Tirgracy Road, Muckamore, Antrim, BT41 4PS. Completed nominations should be returned by 7^th November to the address above, or by email to [email protected] or by telephone on 07580 997676