The commissions go online with regional meetings

Due to enhanced Alberta Health Services safety recommendations that took effect in mid-November, the Alberta Wheat and Barley Commissions made regional meetings across the province accessible through an online format. All eligible producers taking part in regional updates were required to register for electronic voting and the Zoom webinar for their region.

Despite the short notice of having to switch from in-person to online meetings, producers registered in large numbers to participate in the commissions’ governance process including resolutions and open regional rep and delegate positions, and to hear annual commission updates.

The changes to the format were met with increased attendance numbers and great engagement from farmers. The meetings also featured agriculture experts Dr. Kelly Turkington on Fusarium Head Blight management tips, Jon Driedger with an insightful market update, and Dr. Yamily Zavala who presented on benchmarking your soil and increasing soil health.

To ensure you receive the latest updates on regional meetings and other commission events, check out our websites at albertawheat.com and albertabarley.com and sign up for our mailing list. We hope to be able to connect with producers in their communities again soon!