Note the Goat

Posted: 2011-06-15

NORDIK Institute conducting study on the local market for lamb and goat meat

(SAULT STE. MARIE, ON – June 15, 2011): Do you have a taste for lamb or chevon (goat meat)? Do you enjoy cooking lamb or chevon on a regular basis? If so, NORDIK Institute invites you to join them for their “Buy Local Lamb and Chevon” focus group. NORDIK Institute, the Algoma Sheep and Lamb Producers Association, and local farmers in the Algoma District are undertaking a research project, which involves marketing locally raised lamb and goat.

The focus group would discuss preferences to eating lamb and/or goat, and how local producers could meet consumer’s needs. This initiative was brought about in order to determine the feasibility of a market based co-operative for lamb and meat goat producers in the Algoma District. “If you purchase lamb or chevon on a regular basis, this would be an excellent opportunity to tell local producers what you’re looking for," stated Broderick Causley, NORDIK research and marketing assistant.

There will be two focus groups open to the general public, both taking place at Algoma University.

WHEN: Thursday June 23rd from 7-8pm and Friday June 24h from 1-2pm

WHERE: The Speak Easy, Algoma University, Sault Ste. Marie

Also, a survey has been created for lamb and goat producers in the Algoma District. If any producers are interested in the study and did not receive a survey in the mail, there are three locations to pick one up:

Kentvale Merchants
712 K Line, Richard’s Landing

Algoma Ag-Center
3475 Hwy 17 RR#1, Echo Bay

Northern Quality Meats
290 Deplonty Road, Desbarats

NORDIK Institute hopes to have all surveys collected by the end of June. Anyone looking to participate in the study is encouraged to contact Broderick Causley at 705-949-2301 x4378, or bcausley@algomau.ca.

 

About NORDIK Institute
This research project is coordinated by NORDIK Institute, a community-based research institute at Algoma University. NORDIK has conducted research on a variety of topics including the social economy, culture and the arts, and socio-economic impact analysis. NORDIK also works closely with Indigenous communities to respond to their research needs.

 

About Algoma University
Algoma University is committed to offering an undergraduate education experience unlike any university in Ontario, offering a wide variety of program options. Algoma University also offers accelerated diploma-to-degree programs in Business Administration in Brampton, and two degrees, including a Bachelor of Social Work, in Timmins. As a partner with Shingwauk Kinoomaage Gamig, Algoma U is committed to respecting Anishinaabe knowledge and culture. To learn more about Algoma University, visit www.algomau.ca.

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Media Contact:
Kevin Hemsworth
Divisional Director of External Relations
Algoma University
705.949.2301 ext. 4120
kevin.hemsworth@algomau.ca