Nine Albertans are among the 16 young producers chosen as Cattlemen’s Young Leaders’ 2015 national mentorship recipients.

The Alberta recipients are Benjamin Campbell (Black Diamond), Robert Dixon (Vermilion), Jodi Flaig (Two Hills), Brett Hassard (Medicine Hat), Elizabeth Homerosky (Calgary), Angela Kumlin (Duchess), Penny Patton (Athabasca), Byron Whitford (Lethbridge), and Brittany Wiese (Bentley).

The program provides industry-specific training and mentorship to young producers, giving them opportunities to explore a potential career choice or become involved in producer organizations.