Agriculture Roundup for Tuesday September 6, 2022

Sep 06, 2022

MELFORT, Sask. – Alberta barley and wheat farmers will vote on whether the two commissions will formally amalgamate to form a single entity.

Barley and wheat farmers who have paid a levy on wheat or barley sales in the past two years, including farmers who have requested refunds, can anticipate.

The Alberta Agricultural Products Marketing Council, in collaboration with MNP and the two commissions, will hold two plebiscites: one for barley growers, and one for wheat growers. The plebiscites will be open Oct. 3 to Nov. 1.

Alberta Barley chair Tara Sawyer said it’s important for farmers to have their say on the proposed merger.

“We are confident the convenient online format and month-long voting period will provide farmers with increased access to cast their ballots during the busy harvest season,” Sawyer said. “The commissions strongly encourage barley and wheat farmers to participate in the plebiscites which will determine our future.”

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