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Agricultural Commodity Boards Looking For Producers

 Agricultural Commodity Boards Looking For Producers
 
A number of Agricultural Commodity Boards are looking for producers who are interested in taking a more active role in the industry.
 
Three positions are open at the board table for the Saskatchewan Barley Development Commission.
 
The Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission is looking for four producers to serve on their Board of Directors.
 
Individuals interested in sitting on the board must be a registered producer, that pays their annual levy and has not requested a refund for the 2016/17 crop year.
 
All nomination forms must be submitted by no later than Friday September 15th and will include contact information and signatures from producers who are supporting the nomination according to the groups mandate.
 
If more than three nominations come in for the Sask Barley board or more than four for Sask Wheat then an election will be declared and held from October 24 to November 24.
 
Source : Discoverestevan

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