Farms.com Home   News

Minister Bibeau announces reappointments to Farm Credit Canada

Ottawa, Ontario – Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, announced three reappointments to Farm Credit Canada’s (FCC) Board of Directors. These individuals come from diverse educational and career backgrounds including nursing, finance and law and are active members in their communities.

Bertha Campbell – reappointed to a three-year term
Govert Verstralen – reappointed to a three-year term
Laura Donaldson – reappointed to a three-year term

The reappointments announced today are effective February 1, 2022.

In 2016, the Government of Canada implemented an open, transparent and merit-based process for selecting Governor in Council appointees. Appointees play a fundamental role in Canada’s democracy by serving on commissions, boards, Crown corporations, agencies and tribunals across the country.

Source : Government of Canada

Trending Video

Planting Corn with Classic Allis-Chalmers Tractors | Full Field Action

Video: Planting Corn with Classic Allis-Chalmers Tractors | Full Field Action

Step into the field for a full day of spring fieldwork as this farm plants corn using classic Allis-Chalmers power near Arcanum, Ohio. In this video, the farm is working ground with an Allis-Chalmers 8050 pulling a Salford field cultivator and Brillion Culti-Packer to prepare the seedbed. Right behind, an Allis-Chalmers 7020 handles planting duties with a 12-row White planter, putting this year’s corn crop in the ground. You’ll see a mix of aerial drone footage and ground-level views capturing all the action, along with a voiceover that dives into the history and legacy of these two Allis-Chalmers tractors. It’s a great look at how reliable, older equipment is still getting the job done during spring planting season. If you enjoy classic farm equipment, corn planting, and real-world field action, this one is for you.