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Manitoba’s canola growers have elected a new president and set up a new executive position of past president.
Crops, Features

Manitoba crop organizations name new brass

Groups announce new board members and executives for 2024-25

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Manitoba’s crop organizations have come out of meeting season with a number of new leaders and directors. The Manitoba Canola Growers Association has elected Warren Ellis of Wawanesa as its president for 2024-25, with Jackie Dudgeon-MacDonald of Darlingford acclaimed as vice-president and Nicolea Dow of Portage la Prairie acclaimed as secretary and named treasurer. “The […] Read more
Alberta crop commissions name leadership
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Alberta crop commissions name leadership

Cereal, canola, pulse organizations welcome new board members

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Meeting season on the Prairies brings new leadership to Alberta’s merged wheat and barley commissions, along with new board members for the province’s canola and pulse groups. Alberta Grains on Jan. 31 announced Tara Sawyer, who farms near Acme, as the chair for its inaugural board of directors. Sawyer previously served as Alberta Barley’s chair, […] Read more
Reporter’s Notebook: Keeping community volunteers engaged
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Reporter’s Notebook: Keeping community volunteers engaged

Many rural activities facilities and activities are run by volunteers. Keep yours happy

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Volunteers power many facilities and services in our communities. What motivates people to volunteer and how can non-profit boards engage their volunteer corps? I spoke to two women, from different rural communities in different provinces. Both have experience as board members and in the volunteer corps. Because I wanted them to speak openly without creating […] Read more
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Reporter’s Notebook: Working with other boards

Making one non-profit board effective can be hard. Now, try bringing 2 together

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A basic principle of horsemanship is that you should make the right thing easy for the horse to do, and the wrong thing hard. For example, if your horse doesn’t want to stand still, don’t try to force him to stand still. Instead, make him work — sidepass, turn on the foreleg, etc. The idea is that the […] Read more
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Replacing the parts in ag

The ag industry needs a continuous supply of young people to take part

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Agriculture is a machine in constant need of new parts. Its oil needs changing every few years. Its chains are working but worn. Its bearings could stand to be repacked. It’s an industry that needs to be as sharp as it can be. And it’s an industry that is only as strong as the people […] Read more
Get on board with these five tips
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Get on board with these five tips

Much of rural life is governed by non-profit boards. Know how to give your best when it's your turn

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Non-profit organizations and their legions of volunteers are essential to rural and urban communities alike. In small towns, non-profits are responsible for everything from running curling bonspiels to fundraising for medical equipment. It’s no secret that while some non-profits are well-oiled machines, others run more like a combine picking up lodged wheat in a rock-strewn […] Read more

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