Every year, Alberta Grains’ regional meetings bring farmers together across the province to learn more about the commission’s work, ask questions and have a say in the issues that matter to their farms.
This fall’s meetings also provide an opportunity for eligible farmers to put their names forward for elected positions within Alberta Grains, with five director and 13 delegate positions open across the six growing regions.
For Alberta Grains Chair Scott Jespersen, getting involved with the commission has provided an opportunity to use his experience to give back to the agriculture community.
“Farmers may not always see everything that happens around the board table, but the decisions we make can have a real impact on their farms,” said Jespersen. “Whether it’s deciding which research projects to support, providing direction on policy and advocacy or working to strengthen markets for Alberta’s crops, the board has an important role in making sure the commission is focused on the issues that matter to farmers. That’s why it’s important for farmers to get involved, bring their perspective forward and help shape the direction of Alberta Grains.”
An opportunity to get involved
Alberta Grains is governed by farmers, with regional directors and delegates helping bring perspectives from across the province into the organization’s governance and decision-making.
Farmers interested in becoming a director or delegate must grow wheat or barley in their respective region and have paid checkoff to Alberta Grains during the current or previous two fiscal years.
Director nominees must submit a completed nomination form signed by at least three eligible farmers from their region, along with written consent to their nomination. Director nomination forms must be received by the Alberta Grains office by Oct. 28, 2026.
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