Changing of the guard
New chair Renn Breitkreuz addresses the annual general meeting of the Alberta Canola Producers Commission at FarmTech. The Onoway producer succeeds Greg Sears (shown on the screen in background) while Westlock grower John Guelly steps into vice-chair role. The organization also welcomed two new directors: Andre Harpe of Valhalla Centre replaces Sears in Region 2, while Airdrie producer Ian Chitwood succeeds Steve Marshman in Region 8.
Photo: Michael Moskaluk, special to Alberta Farmer
Will this be on the test?
Attendees furiously taking notes is a common sight at FarmTech, including at this session on soil health practices given by USDA conservation specialist Jay Fuhrer. He was one of nearly 50 presenters at the annual conference. FarmTech consistently sells out, with 2,000 people taking in this year’s event.
Photo: Michael Moskaluk, special to Alberta Farmer
Harper takes to the stage
FarmTech attendees gave Stephen Harper a rousing welcome and received in return a blueprint for success in an increasingly protectionist world. Read more about what he had to say in our February 12 issue of the Alberta Farmer.
Photo: Greg Stamp
FarmTech may have wrapped up on January 31, but here’s a few things that took place and some faces we thought you might like to see.
