“Our new executive team will continue to push an ambitious agenda, and advocate for the needs of our critically important sector to policy-makers and legislators,” said the producer from Valhalla Centre.

Nielsen, who farms near Olds, joined the organization’s board in 2015 and oversaw the farm group’s restructuring after becoming chair the following year.

“When I look at my time here, I think I am going to be most proud of how we all came together to remake this organization in a way that worked for everyone,” he said. William van Tassel from Quebec and Brendan Phillips from Manitoba are the group’s vice-chairs.

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Gowriluk has an extensive background in agriculture policy. She most recently worked for Syngenta Canada and prior to that was the policy analyst for Alberta Wheat and Alberta Barley. She also has worked for Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development.

“A strong leader, Erin is already well known and respected in our industry,” said Grain Growers chair Jeff Nielsen, who farms near Olds. “She will bring a tremendous amount to the role as she implements the new organizational framework developed during our recent year-long strategic review.”

Grain Growers of Canada is an umbrella organization for 16 provincial, regional and national grower groups, including Alberta Wheat, Alberta Barley, Alberta Pulse Growers, the Canadian Canola Growers Association, and the Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association.

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