By Josh Hall (Twitter: @Vancan19)

Alberta Wheat Commission seeking new directors, reps

Sep 6, 2021 | 11:19 AM

RED DEER, Alta. — The Alberta Wheat Commission (AWC) is seeking nominations from wheat farmers for new board directors and regional representatives.

Open positions include two directors and three regional reps for Region 3, which consists of central Alberta, including Lacombe and surrounding counties, as well as Red Deer and Clearwater County.

There is also one director position open for Region 2 (south-central Alberta, Calgary), and one director-at-large post for every region. Terms are three years.

“Farmer representation is fundamental for AWC and I encourage farmers from across the province, young and experienced, to get involved by bringing your knowledge and ideas to the table,” says Todd Hames, AWC chair.

“Through AWC, farmers have the opportunity to contribute to research, market access and development, agriculture policy, grower extension, among other key areas.”

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Suitable candidates should be strong representatives of farmers in their region, and be a positive contributor to the development of research, agronomic extension, market development and policy.

The board of the AWC serves wheat producers by providing strategic direction to initiatives and investments of AWC, while upholding its mission of increasing profitability.

Nomination forms can be downloaded on the AWC elections page and must be returned to the AWC office by Friday, October 29 by fax (403-717-1966), email (bkennedy@albertawheatbarley.com) or mail (200-6815, 8 St NE, Calgary, AB, T2E7H7). All wheat producers will receive a package in the mail with more information and a nomination form.

Elections, if required, will take place during regional meetings in November:

• Region 2 – Drumheller, Alta. – November 16, 2021
• Region 3 – Red Deer, Alta. – November 17, 2021
• Region 1 – Claresholm, Alta. – November 18, 2021
• Region 5 – Fairview, Alta. – November 23, 2021
• Region 5 – Alberta Beach, Alta. – November 25, 2021
• Region 4 – Vermillion, Alta. – November 30, 2021

More information is at albertawheat.com.