By Alice McFarlane

Do More Ag fills board seats

Mar 26, 2024 | 4:25 PM

Five individuals have been selected to serve on the board of directors for the Do More Agriculture Foundation (Do More Ag).

Board chair Lauren Martin said the combined expertise of the new board members will drive the Foundation’s strategic objectives forward and each new board member brings unique perspectives and innovative ideas to Do More Ag’s mission of promoting mental health awareness and support within the Canadian agriculture industry.

The new board members include Calvin Sonntag, the executive chair of BrettYoung Seeds; fifth generation farmer Robert Hunter; Holstein Canada CEO Sartaj Sarkaria; beef producer Emma Cross; and Angela Geddes, the spouse of a beef farmer on the East Coast and owner of “Soul on Fire Coaching,”

Martin said this is a significant step towards a future where all members of the agriculture community are encouraged, supported, and empowered to take care of their mental wellbeing.

“We are exceptionally pleased to welcome Angela, Calvin, Emma, Robert, and Sartaj to the board table. Each brings a tremendous value by representing diverse geographies and commodities,” Martin said. “In addition to their professional experience, these attributes will help guide and direct the Foundation as it improves mental well-being in agriculture.”

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