Agricultural Boards and Commissions

 
   
 
 
 Mr. Mike Leslie
CEO
Alberta Barley Commission
200, 3601A - 21 Street NE
Calgary, Alberta T2E 6T5
Telephone: 403-291-9111
Fax: 403-291-0190
E-mail: mleslie@albertabarley.com

To advance the interests of Alberta barley farmers through leadership and investment in innovation and development.

Mr. Rich Smith
General Manager
Alberta Beef Producers
#320, 6715 - 8 Street N.E.
Calgary, Alberta T2E 7H7
Telephone: 403-275-4400
Fax: 403-274-0007
E-mail: abpfeedback@albertabeef.org

To strengthen the sustainability and competitiveness of the beef industry for the benefit of Alberta beef producers.

Ms. Gertie Adair
General Manager
Alberta Beekeepers
#102, 11434 - 168 Street
Edmonton, Alberta T5M 3T9
Telephone: 780-489-6949
Fax: 780-487-8640
E-mail: gertie.adair@albertabeekeepers.org

To promote a sustainable, prosperous beekeeping industry for eligible producers by working with stakeholders and partners to ensure quality products and services.

Ms. Linda Sautner
Office Manager
Bison Producers of Alberta
4603 - 61 Avenue
Leduc, Alberta T9E 7A4
Telephone: 780-986-4100
Fax: 780-980-7597
E-mail: linda@bisoncentre.com

To promote Alberta Bison and bison products.

Mr. Ward Toma
General Manager
Alberta Canola Producers Commission
#170, 14315 - 118 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5L 4S6
Telephone: 780-452-6487
Fax: 780-451-6933
E-mail: acpc@canola.ab.ca

To develop and implement projects and programs to increase and improve the production and marketing of canola, inform producers and advise governments on matters concerning the canola industry.

Mr. Lloyd Johnston
General Manager
Alberta Chicken Producers
#111, 4208 - 97 Street
Edmonton, Alberta T6E 5Z9
Phone: 780-488-2125
Fax: 780-488-3570
E-mail: abcp@chicken.ab.ca

To regulate the production of chickens, to allot production and marketing quotas and to represent producers at national agency meetings.

Ms. Susan Gal
General Manager
Alberta Egg Producers Board
#101 - 90 Freeport Boulevard N.E.
Calgary, Alberta T3J 5J9
Telephone: 403-250-1197
Fax: 403-291-9216
E-mail: info@eggs.ab.ca

To stabilize the egg industry against extreme fluctuations in price, improve the monetary returns to producers, monitor the quality of eggs, improve productivity through research and encourage consumption of fresh eggs.

Ms. Diana O'Hara
Operations Manager
Alberta Elk Commission
4603 - 61 Avenue
Leduc, Alberta T9E 7A4
Telephone: 780-980-7582
Fax: 780-980-7591
E-mail: diana@albertaelk.com

To foster, enhance and promote the elk industry in Alberta.

Ms. Colleen Giesbrecht
Coordinator
Alberta Peace Region Forage Seed Growers
Box 6135
Fort St. John, British Columbia V1J 4H6
Telephone: 1-877-630-2198
Fax: (250) 630-2115
E-mail: coordinator@peaceforageseed.ca

To improve the quality, consistency and profitability of the turf and forage seed industry in the Peace River Region.

Mr. Bob Smook
General Manager
Alberta Hatching Egg Marketing Board
#301, 8925-51 Ave
Edmonton, Alberta T6E 5K3
Telephone: 780-434-8414
Fax: 780-434-9552
E-mail: ahemb@telusplanet.net

To regulate the production of hatching eggs, to negotiate prices to be paid to producers, to allot production and marketing quotas and to represent producers at national agency meetings.

Mr. Mike Southwood
General Manager
Alberta Milk
1303 - 91 Street SW
Edmonton Alberta T6X 1H1
Telephone: 780-453-5942
Fax: 780-455-2196
E-mail: msouthwood@albertamilk.com

To promote the viability and sustainability of the Alberta dairy industry through programs, policies and services.

Mr. Paul Hodgman
Executive Director
Alberta Pork
4828 - 89 Street
Edmonton, Alberta T6E 5K1
Telephone: 780-474-8288
Fax: 780-471-8065
E-mail: paul.hodgman@albertapork.com

To position Alberta pork producers and the industry as vital, sustainable and valued in the agri-food business and society through the continuous advancemnt of initiatives that enhance prosperity.

Mr. Vern Warkentin
Executive Director
Potato Growers of Alberta
6008 - 46 Avenue
Taber, Alberta T1G 2B1
Telephone: 403-223-2262
Fax: 403-223-2268
E-mail: vern@albertapotatoes.ca

To support sustainable production, marketing development and cooperation in Alberta's potato industry through promotion, research and extension services.

Mr. David Walker
Interim Executive Director
Alberta Pulse Growers Commission
4301 - 50th Street
Leduc, Alberta T9E 7H3
Telephone: 780-986-9398
Fax: 780-980-2570
E-mail:

To provide responsible leadership in the development of a progressive, viable pulse industry in Alberta.

Ms. Margaret Cook
Manager
Alberta Sheep and Wool Commission
Agriculture Centre
97 East Lake Ramp NE
Airdrie, Alberta T4A 0C3
Telephone: 403-948-8533
Fax: 403-912-1455
E-mail: info@absheep.com

To initiate, support or conduct programs that stimulate, increase and improve the economic well being of the sheep industry by developing better marketing methods, grading standards, and research and development programs.

Mr. Andrew Kovacs
Executive Director
Alberta Soft Wheat Producers Commission
P.O. Box 875
Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 3Z8
Telephone: 403-380-4189
Fax: 403-380-4189
E-mail: aswp@telusplanet.net

To develop and implement projects and programs to increase and improve production, promote research and improve marketing of Alberta grown soft white spring wheat.

Mr. Bruce Webster
General Manager
Alberta Sugar Beet Growers
4900 - 50 Street
Taber, Alberta T1G 1T3
Telephone: 403-223-1110
Fax: 403-223-1022
E-mail: sugarmb@telusplanet.net

To negotiate prices to be paid to producers, to allot production quotas and to improve and increase the production and marketing of sugar beets.

Mr. Greg Smith
Executive Director
Alberta Turkey Producers
4828 - 89 Street
Edmonton, Alberta T6E 5K1
Telephone: 403-465-5755
Fax: 403-465-5528
E-mail: info@abturkey.ab.ca

To regulate the production of turkeys, to allot production and marketing quotas and to represent producers at national agency meetings.

Ms. Terry Cradduck
Secretary / Manager
Alberta Vegetable Growers (Processing)
5217 - 50 Avenue
Taber, Alberta T1G 1V3
Telephone: 403-223-4242
Fax: 403-223-3130
E-mail: avgp@telusplanet.net

To negotiate with the processor the prices and the terms of an annual agreement on behalf of the producers of vegetables grown for processing.

Ms. Elizabeth Tokariuk
Manager
Alberta Winter Wheat Producers Commission
RR8 - 36 - 11
Lethbridge Alberta T1J 4P4
Telephone: 403-328-0059
Fax: 403-380-3889
E-mail: winterwheat@platinum.ca

To develop and implement projects and programs to increase and improve production and marketing of Alberta grown winter wheat.

 
 
 
 

Other Documents in the Series

 
  What is the Agricultural Products Marketing Council
Marketing Council - Mission, Philosophy and Values
Strategic Plan 2005 to 2008
Alberta Agricultural Products Marketing Council 2006-2007 Annual Report
Agricultural Boards and Commissions - Current Document
Marketing of Agricultural Products Act and Regulations
Federal Agencies
Industry Governance Review
 
 
 
 
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