Alberta Grains regional meetings underway

Oct 29, 2024

Alberta Grains regional meetings are scheduled across six regions within Alberta from October 28 to November 15.

These annual meetings offer Alberta’s 18,000+ barley and wheat farmers a detailed look at the commission's research, advocacy and extension efforts funded by their checkoff dollars.

“One of the pillars of the Alberta Grains strategic plan is to increase farmer engagement,” said Tara Sawyer, Alberta Grains chair and Region 2 director. “At our regional meetings, farmers and industry will hear in a very transparent manner exactly how wheat and barley levies are being used and leveraged to benefit their operations”

These meetings serve as a platform for farmers to voice feedback and shape Alberta Grains' priorities. With discussions centered on regional challenges, policy resolutions and potential board elections, this year’s meetings will emphasize interactivity, encouraging attendees to contribute to policy creation.

“We are a dynamic and nimble organization capable of pivoting direction as circumstances require. However, we need the engagement of our members to help us determine our strategic direction and to hold us accountable,” noted Alberta Grains Executive Director Michael Flynn.

In regions four, five and six, Alberta Grains will partner with Alberta Pulse Growers to offer sessions on topics such as water policy, agronomy and farm management, while regions one, two and three will feature presentations by internal experts.

The meetings are free to attend and include a complimentary lunch.

“We are incredibly proud of the work we do to benefit farmers, and we’re eager to share that information with them,” added Sawyer. “Consider this my personal invitation to Alberta’s 18,000 barley and wheat farmers to attend their regional event and find out what we’re up to and tell us what they think.”

2024 Alberta Grains Regional Meetings: