October 17, 2024 (Calgary, AB) – Alberta Grains is pleased to announce its upcoming regional meetings, 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 not only provide insights but also 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.

Alberta Grains Executive Director Michael Flynn noted, “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.”

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. Meetings are free to attend, include a complimentary lunch, and each attendee will have the chance to win a $500 WestJet gift card.

“We are incredibly proud of the work we do to benefit farmers, and we’re eager to share that information with them,” said 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:

Region 1 - October 28, 2024 | Medicine Hat, AB

Region 2 – October 30, 2024 | Airdrie, AB

Region 3 – November 15, 2024 | Red Deer, AB

Region 4 – November 6, 2024 | Camrose, AB

Region 5 – November 5, 2024 | Barrhead, AB

Region 6 – November 12, 2024 | Fairview, AB

For more information on all upcoming regional meeting dates, agendas and locations, visit the Alberta Grains Regional Meetings Page.

For media inquiries, please contact:

Jonathan Anderson
Director, Communications, Marketing & Events
media@albertagrains.com
403-371-2132

About Alberta Grains:

Alberta Grains is a farmer-directed organization that represents the interests of and serves as the single voice for all of Alberta's wheat and barley producers.