Reading Time: 2 minutes Alberta Barley is seeking nominations for directors and delegates. There are 20 positions available, including two directors (Regions 3 and 4) and one director-at-large (Region 1, 2, 3 or 6). Seventeen spots are available for delegates with at least one opening in five of the six Alberta Barley electoral regions. “Volunteering your time as a […] Read more
Alberta Barley has three board and 17 delegate spots open
The deadline for nominations is Oct. 31 with the election taking place Dec. 8
Wheat rep nominations open
Nomination forms must be received in writing by Oct. 31
Reading Time: < 1 minute The Alberta Wheat Commission is seeking two directors and three regional representatives in both Regions 1 and 5. Directors provide leadership, make decisions on behalf of producers, and implement the commission’s strategic direction by working with the management team. Regional reps serve on committees and provide input to the board. “It is a real privilege […] Read more
New Alberta Barley director elected
Reading Time: < 1 minute Two directors have been acclaimed and one farmer elected as a director-at-large following Alberta Barley’s 2015 regional meetings. Region 5 director Bryan Adam (Stony Plain) and Region 6 director Gerald Finster (Valleyview) will return for a second term, while Shane DeBock (Barrhead) will replace Richard Mueller (Barrhead) as director-at-large, who will finish his second three-year […] Read more
Two Alberta wheat directors acclaimed
Reading Time: < 1 minute Two positions on the board of the Alberta Wheat Commission and three regional representative positions have been filled by acclamation. Joining the board of directors is Trevor Petersen from Penhold and returning director Terry Young from Lacombe. The three regional representatives are Jason Lenz from Bentley, Michael Ammeter from Sylvan Lake, and current chair Kent […] Read more
Alberta Beef Producers 2015-16 delegates
Election results from October and November
Reading Time: < 1 minute The results are in from Alberta Beef Producers delegate elections that took place in October and November. Zones 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8 had elections, with the remaining four zones electing delegates by acclamation. Zones 4, 6 and 7 have vacancies. “We were happy with the high voter turnout for elections in five zones […] Read more
Alberta Beef seeks delegates for fall elections
Reading Time: < 1 minute Alberta Beef Producers is accepting nominations for delegates to run in the 2015 fall elections. “Our effectiveness is very much influenced by the quality of the producers who become our leaders. The producers who are elected as ABP delegates provide leadership to the organization and a critical connection to the grassroots producers in their respective […] Read more
Kevin Auch new vice-chair of Alberta Wheat Commission
Irma producer Kent Erickson continues as chairman of the organization
Reading Time: < 1 minute Carmangay producer Kevin Auch is the new vice-chairman of Alberta Wheat Commission. Auch replaces Henry Vos as vice-chair. Vos remains on the board of directors, while Kent Erickson continues as chairman. “The AWC board of directors is made up of passionate people who have strong industry experience,” said Auch. “The AWC board has taken a […] Read more
Jan Slomp re-elected as NFU president
Reading Time: < 1 minute Jan Slomp of Rimby was returned as National Farmers Union president after being elected by acclamation at the organization’s 45th annual convention. Also elected by acclamation were: first vice-president Ann Slater of St. Marys, Ont., second vice-president Glenn Tait of Meota, Sask., women’s president Coral Sproule of Dashwood, Ont., women’s vice-president Marcella Pedersen of Cut Knife, […] Read more
Alberta Beef Producers delegates for 2014-15
Seven zones elect delegates by acclamation
Reading Time: < 1 minute Alberta Beef Producers’ elections have wrapped up. There were elections for delegates in Zones 3 and 5, with the remaining seven zones electing delegates by acclamation. Elections took place during ABP meetings in October and November. Zones 4, 6, 7, and 8 have vacancies. Here are the ABP delegates for the 2014-15 year. (An asterisk […] Read more
Alberta Canola Producers Commission seeking directors
Nominations sought for Regions 2, 5, 8 and 11
Reading Time: < 1 minute The Alberta Canola Producers Commission (ACPC) is seeking canola producers willing to serve as a director. Anyone who has paid the ACPC a service charge on canola sold since Aug. 1, 2012 is an eligible producer and can stand for election. An eligible producer can be an individual, corporation, partnership, or organization. Eligible producers must […] Read more
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