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Director Nominations Open in Four Alberta Canola Regions

Bring your perspective to the table and make a difference. Nominations are open until October 31, 2023 for growers in regions 2, 5, 8 and 11 to serve as a Director on the Board of the Alberta Canola Producers Commission – that means you!

Download a nominations form to let your name stand to work alongside fellow farmers on the Board and to represent canola growers in your region and collaborate with decision makers to drive the industry forward.

Who can become a Director?
Anyone who has paid a service charge on canola to Alberta Canola since August 1, 2021 is an eligible producer and can stand as a Director. Eligible producers can be individuals or represent a corporation, partnership, or organization. In order to be nominated, eligible producers must grow canola within the defined region but do not have to reside within it.

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Home Grown Ontario Asparagus Harvest

Video: Home Grown Ontario Asparagus Harvest


It’s asparagus season in Ontario and it doesn’t get more local than this. ??

Meet Rebecca Compton of Dalton White Farms in Norfolk county. She is currently raising the 8th generation on her family farm where they grow asparagus, ginseng, and hazelnuts.

Watch the video to learn about asparagus harvest in Ontario and the importance of preserving farmland to keep farm business and food independence sustainable for years to come.

Look for asparagus at your local farmers’ market or grocery store right now. When you see the Foodland Ontario label, you know it's from a local Ontario Farm.

What’s your favourite way to enjoy asparagus? Drop your recipe below!