Producers are being encouraged by Alberta Wheat and Alberta Barley to nominate “local leaders” for the upcoming round of elections for directors and reps. Alberta Wheat has spots open for two directors and three regional reps in Region 3, one director from Region 2, and one director-at-large.
Alberta Barley is seeking candidates for directors in Region 4, 5 and 6 and for a director-at-large (Regions 1, 3, 5 or 6). It also has 18 delegate spots open, in Regions 1, 3, 4, 5, and 6.
Nomination forms must be submitted by Oct. 29.
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For details on roles and terms, the nomination requirements and forms, regional maps, and the fall regional meetings (when elections will be held), go to albertawheatbarley.com, click on the appropriate commission, then on ‘About’ and then on ‘Farmer Governance’ and ‘Elections.’