CALGARY, AB (February 3, 2026) - Following Alberta Grains’ Annual General Meeting (AGM) held last week in Edmonton during the CrossRoads Crops Conference, the commission is pleased to announce its 2026 executive team and board of directors, including Scott Jespersen as chair, Devin Hartzler as vice-chair and Stewart Oke as second vice-chair.

Jespersen, who farms near Spruce Grove, Alberta, will continue his role as chair, having first assumed the position in July 2025. Hartzler, who farms near Carstairs, Alberta, will continue his role as vice-chair. Oke, who farms near Delburne, Alberta, will also continue to serve as second vice-chair.

“I’m incredibly grateful to continue serving as the chair for Alberta Grains,” said Jespersen. “The board had a desire for continuity in the executive leadership structure, and I am excited to continue supporting work that delivers value back to Alberta’s wheat and barley farmers.”

Following last week’s AGM, Alberta Grains introduces its newly elected board directors:

Region 1: David Bishop.

Region 2: Cam MacFarquhar and Devin Hartzler.

Region 3: Greg Bott and Stewart Oke.

Region 4: Bernie Klammer and Mark Smook.

Region 5: Harvey Hagman and Scott Jespersen.

Region 6: Jesse Meyer and Tasha Alexander.

“Over the past year, Alberta Grains has made meaningful progress in advocating for farmers and strengthening the grain industry,” said Hartzler. “I look forward to continuing work that advances research, market development, agronomy and effective policy advocacy in support of a strong and competitive sector.”

Alberta Grains thanks all outgoing directors and delegates for their time, effort and commitment to furthering the interests of Alberta wheat and barley producers.

For more information on Alberta Grains’ regional governance, visit albertagrains.com/regional-governance.

About Alberta Grains

Alberta Grains is a not-for-profit, farmer-directed organization that represents the interests of and serves as the single voice for Alberta’s wheat and barley producers.

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Harley Groeneveld
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Alberta Grains
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