Alberta barley and wheat farmers gather for regional meetings

Alberta Grains, which represents 18,000 barley and wheat farmers, will be travelling the province to discuss research and advocacy efforts.The regional meetings, scheduled across six regions from Oct. 28 to Nov. 15. give farmers a chance to speak to the organization’s strategic direction.Alberta Grains Chair and Region Two Director Tara Sawyer said one of the pillars of the Alberta Grains strategic plan is to increase farmer engagement.“At our regional meetings, farmers and industry