Saskcanola & Saskflax announce successful from amalgamation vote last week
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Saskcanola and Saskflax are pleased to announce the successful approval of their amalgamation.
This decision comes after resolutions were passed at both organizations’ Annual General Meetings in January 2023, calling for the two organizations to explore options for potential amalgamation over the past year.
Last week, Saskcanola and Saskflax jointly held their Annual General Meetings to share the outcomes of feedback gathered through an online consultation survey from Saskatchewan’s canola and flax growers. The responses were overwhelmingly supportive of amalgamation.
Formal voting on the proposed amalgamation took place during the meetings and was met with widespread approval, signaling a historic moment for the canola and flax industries in Saskatchewan.
“The collaborative efforts are expected to streamline operations, enhance research initiatives, and provide a more cohesive voice for oilseed growers in the province,” said Tracy Broughton, Executive Director, “Both Commissions will now work with Agri-food Council to amend regulations as the amalgamation will officially commence at the start of the next crop year on August 1, 2024.”
The Saskcanola Board voted to maintain current leadership with Keith Fournier as Chair and Dean Roberts as Vice-chair. The Saskflax Board also voted to maintain current leadership with Greg Sundquist as Chair and Patricia Lung as Vice-chair. Both boards will continue to provide their respective leadership until the final audits are complete, the the single entity will emerge with one board and one staff.
Saskcanola is a producer-led organization, established in 1991 and supported by 17,000 levy-paying Saskatchewan canola producers. Saskcanola’s mandate is to provide value to canola producers through research, advocacy, and market development.
The Saskatchewan Barley Development Commission (Saskbarley) Board announced today that they have elected a new Chair to replace Keith Rueve, whose time as a director was ending after two consecutive terms.
Cody Glenn was elected as Chair, and Matt Enns as Vice-chair.
“I would like to thank Keith for his leadership and commitment to Saskatchewan’s barley producers,” says Glenn, a certified seed grower and owner of Southline Ag Services in Climax, SK.
“I look forward to working with our strong team at the board and staff level as we continue to make investments that grow Saskatchewan’s barley industry.”
Enns was re-elected as a director in the recent 2023 Board elections. He operates a multi-generational grain farm near Rosthern, SK, and is also a cofounder of Maker’s Crafted Malts.
“As I continue my time with Saskbarley, I am excited for all of the initiatives and critical investments in research that we have on the go,” Enns adds. “The decisions we make as a Board will always be in support of barley producers and with an eye to an even brighter future.”
Glenn and Enns will assume their roles immediately for a one-year term. Newly elected directors Chad Ferguson (Naicam, SK) and Gordon Moellenbeck (Englefeld, SK) join Zenneth Faye (Foam Lake) and Maurice Berry (Carievale) to complete the board of six.
For more information on Saskbarley and its investments in research, market development and advocacy initiatives, or to sign up for the organization’s newsletter, visit www.saskbarley.com.