Tyler Groeneveld Elected Chair of Protein Industries Canada Board

Sep 21, 2023

Tyler Groeneveld, Corteva Agriscience’s North American director of grains and oils, has been elected chair of Protein Industries Canada’s (PIC) board of directors, a Sept. 20 news release said. Groeneveld has served on the board of directors since the inception of PIC in 2018.

“I am humbled and honoured to serve as chair of Protein Industries Canada,” Groeneveld said in the release. “As we collaborate to further innovation in the production of food, feed, fuel and bioproducts, we will create new economic growth and jobs for Canada. I look forward to working with my fellow board members to continue to grow this important sector.”

The release noted that Frank Hart, who was the inaugural chair of PIC and served in that capacity since 2018, remains on the board of directors.

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Video: California Farm Bureau 2025 Farm Dog of the Year Contest Winner - Willy - CAFB 107th Annual Meeting

Meet Willy: California Farm Bureau’s 2025 Farm Dog of the Year!

We’re excited to introduce Willy, a miniature long-haired dachshund with a big heart and even bigger courage, and the Grand Prize winner of this year’s Farm Dog of the Year Contest!

Willy may be small, but he’s become an indispensable partner on owner Marshal Hagedorn’s forestry and cattle operations in Shasta, Tehama, and Siskiyou counties. Adopted in 2023, he quickly found his place on the ranch, helping manage critters, tagging along for long days in the woods, and offering unwavering companionship during demanding logging work.

Willy has even taken naturally to moving cattle, surprising calves (and more than a few full-grown cows!) with his burst of energy from the tall grass. As Marshal put it: “He goes with me everywhere every single day.”

Congratulations to Willy and his family, a perfect example of how every good farm dog, no matter the size, helps keep California agriculture running strong.