The Alberta Canola Producers Commission has a new chairman of the board after its Annual General Meeting at Farmtech in Edmonton in January.

Following the AGM, the board met and voted for executive positions.

The new chair of the board is Greg Sears of Sexsmith and Vice Chair is Renn Breitkreuz from Onoway.

The board also welcomed two new directors: Denis Guindon of Falher, in Region 3 and Kevin Serfas of Turin in Region 9

"Thank you to Lee Markert, our past chair, for setting a high standard in professionalism, passion for the industry, and leadership. We wish you the best in your future on the farm with your family and in your business,” says new Chair of the Board Greg Sears. “I would also like to thank our two past directors Marlene Caskey and Raymond Blanchette for their dedication to this board, and their contributions to this industry and its producers.”

The Commission is actively seeking eligible growers that could represent Region 12 including areas such as Drumheller, the County of Forty Mile, Cypress County, Starland County and surrounding areas.

Anyone growing canola in those areas is eligible for the board of directors.

For a complete list of Region 12 areas please visit: http://albertacanola.com/about-acpc/regions-of-alberta/