The Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association has a variety of committees set up to discuss and take action on various issues of the day. Being a member of a committee is a great way to become involved and have a say in how we advocate as an Association on your behalf.
Committees
Committee meetings and involvement occur on an as-needed basis and are done via teleconferencing and email. If you are interested in joining a committee, please contact us using the button below.
Grain
Issues: Grain grading, CGC, Modernization of the Grain Act
Members: Jim Wickett, Gunter Jochum, Levi Wood, Cherilyn Jolly-Nagel, Norm Dreger
Transportation
Issues: Logistics, MRE
Members: Daryl Fransoo, William Pallister, Kenton Possberg, Dave Quist
Government
Issues:
- Bureaucracy – Members: Stephen Vandervalk, Kenton Possberg, Clayton Kotylak, Dave Quist
- Water/Drainage – Members: Kenton Possberg, Daryl Fransoo, William Pallister, Jeff Bennett, Dave Quist
- Taxation – Members: William Pallister, Gunter Jochum, Stephen Vandervalk, Dave Quist
- Trade Agreements – Members: Clayton Kotylak, Cherilyn Jolly-Nagel, Dave Quist
Consumer Confidence
Purpose: Communication around agriculture issues
Members: Cherilyn Jolly-Nagel, Kaitlyn Kitzan, Fiona Jochum, Matt Sawyer, Shannon Foster
Membership
Purpose: Promotion and programs
Members: Jeff Bennett, Kaitlyn Kitzan, Daryl Fransoo, Norm Dreger