Industry Code: 01402
This industry covers employers engaged in the farming of goats and sheep.
Operation Details:
Goats and sheep may be raised for a variety of purposes including meat production, dairy, hair/wool and breeding.
While there are generally smaller land requirements for such livestock, these operations maintain similar activities to other types of farming including feeding and watering the animals while keeping them in optimal health. Sheep and goats require special care in terms of keeping them safe from natural predators so maintaining fencing around the property and the usage of guardian animals are standard practice.
It is not uncommon for producers to add sheep or goats to existing operations because such livestock graze differently; consuming different vegetation in less space. Employers involved in multi-species grazing are classified in the industry that reflects the majority of their operations.
Employers in this industry may grow and harvest various forms of feed for their own livestock.
Underwriting Considerations:
Goat and sheep farmers may sell their goods including meat, milk products (cheese, yogurt) and other wares (articles of clothing using goat hair or sheepskin) at farmers markets or through an online website. These activities are included in this industry.
Farms that operate onsite restaurants or boutiques that are open to the general public require additional classifications for such establishments.
Premium Rate History:
Activities:
Goat Farming
Sheep Farming
Rate Group History:
In 2016, new rate groups were established to better define the various types of farming operations being conducted in Alberta. The Small Animal Producers/Handlers rate group encompasses industries that pertain to the farming of smaller animals. Industry 01700 has been deleted and some of those operations are now described under Industry 01402 - Goat/Sheep Producers.
Effective January 31, 2020, farm and ranch employers with six or more waged non-family workers can choose to have their workplace insurance coverage under the Workers’ Compensation Act or through a private insurance provider. Employers are not required to have workplace insurance if they have five or fewer non-family workers, or hire workers for less than six consecutive months.
This industry covers employers engaged in the farming of goats and sheep.
Premium Rate History:
Activities:
Goat Farming
Sheep Farming
Operation Details:
Goats and sheep may be raised for a variety of purposes including meat production, dairy, hair/wool and breeding.
While there are generally smaller land requirements for such livestock, these operations maintain similar activities to other types of farming including feeding and watering the animals while keeping them in optimal health. Sheep and goats require special care in terms of keeping them safe from natural predators so maintaining fencing around the property and the usage of guardian animals are standard practice.
It is not uncommon for producers to add sheep or goats to existing operations because such livestock graze differently; consuming different vegetation in less space. Employers involved in multi-species grazing are classified in the industry that reflects the majority of their operations.
Employers in this industry may grow and harvest various forms of feed for their own livestock.
Underwriting Considerations:
Goat and sheep farmers may sell their goods including meat, milk products (cheese, yogurt) and other wares (articles of clothing using goat hair or sheepskin) at farmers markets or through an online website. These activities are included in this industry.
Farms that operate onsite restaurants or boutiques that are open to the general public require additional classifications for such establishments.
Rate Group History:
In 2016, new rate groups were established to better define the various types of farming operations being conducted in Alberta. The Small Animal Producers/Handlers rate group encompasses industries that pertain to the farming of smaller animals. Industry 01700 has been deleted and some of those operations are now described under Industry 01402 - Goat/Sheep Producers.
Effective January 31, 2020, farm and ranch employers with six or more waged non-family workers can choose to have their workplace insurance coverage under the Workers’ Compensation Act or through a private insurance provider. Employers are not required to have workplace insurance if they have five or fewer non-family workers, or hire workers for less than six consecutive months.