Glacier FarmMedia — The Alberta Federation of Agriculture has appointed Aaron Stein its new executive director.
Aaron Stein joins the AFA from a career in agriculture and business, holding leadership roles across several sectors.
He founded and managed Alberta’s first commercial composting facility, and led marketing initiatives at Marketing Specialties, a firm that concentrated on the agriculture sector. He also managed a portfolio of biotechnology products tailored for agriculture.
“Aaron’s combination of leadership, business acumen, and a passion for agriculture makes him the perfect fit to lead the AFA,” said Lynn Jacobson, AFA president, in a media release. “We’re confident his expertise will be crucial in advancing our work in representing Alberta’s farmers and ranchers.”
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One of Stein’s immediate priorities will be overseeing the development of a comprehensive five-year strategic plan for the AFA. This plan will guide the organization’s efforts to tackle important issues such as tariff threats, climate change, water security, farm business sustainability, labour shortages, and succession planning. As a member of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA), the AFA will continue to advocate for Alberta’s agricultural sector on both provincial and national platforms.
“I’m committed to ensuring that Alberta’s agricultural producers have a strong, united voice advocating for their needs, both locally and across Canada,” Stein said in the media release.
In addition to their new director, the AFA’s annual meeting will be held virtually on March 3, at 7 PM. Pre-registration is required.
