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Let Your Name Stand:
Director Nominations Open in Four Alberta Canola Regions
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Each year, Alberta Canola has a call for nominations for farmers to serve on the board of directors in 4 of Alberta Canola's 12 regions.
This year nominations are needed in regions 1, 4, 7, and 10. All four current directors have completed their two terms of eligibility and will be retiring from the board following the Annual General Meeting in January 2023.
If you or your farm operation has paid a check off to the Alberta Canola Producers Commission for canola grown in one of these regions since August 1, 2020, you are eligible to be a director.
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Enhancements to the Grain Grade Dispute Resolution Process by the Canadian Grain Commission
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As of September 23, farmers have seven days after receiving a primary elevator receipt to request a second opinion from the Canadian Grain Commission.
The name of the service has formally changed to Final Quality Determination (and will no longer be referred to as Subject To Inspectors Grade and Dockage).
Farmers don’t have to be present at delivery, and have the flexibility to also discuss alternative storage arrangements for the purpose of the dispute function.
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Watch CCGA's Practical Session on Grain Contracts
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On July 5, CCGA hosted lawyers from D'Arcy & Deacon LLP, a Winnipeg-based law firm, for a practical session on grain contracts. Watch the session recording now for more information about grain contracts including contract defaults, liquidated damages, Acts of God, and verbal agreements.
Here are three key takeaways from the session:
1. Read and understand your entire contract – including the terms and conditions.
The terms and conditions governing the contract are found in the fine print. The terms contain important details for fulfilling the contract, including delivery requirements, quality, contract defaults, liquidated damages and more.
2. Make sure you have the whole contract.
Contracts may come in two parts, which can cause some confusion. Some companies provide the terms and conditions in advance and apply them to contracts executed during the crop year. Ensure you have the entire contract.
3. Put it in writing.
If an issue should arise, ensure you have clear, written communication in your records (in other words, a paper trail). Verbal agreements are legally binding but difficult to prove after the fact. Any changes to your contract terms or discussions related to an active contract should be in writing
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Join Team Alberta for a FREE Breakfast During Agri-Trade
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Learn more about the changes made to modernize Team Alberta and learn more about the current issues that the policy leads from the crop commissions are working on. There will also be a presentation on how 4R Nutrient Stewardship will help demonstrate how Canada is a leader in sustainable farming.
Date: Thursday, November 10, 2022
Time: 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Location: Cambridge Red Deer Hotel & Conference Centre
Seating is limited. Pre-registration is required.
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Professional Development for Accountants, Lawyers,
and Farm Management Advisors
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Alberta Canola is proud to sponsor the 43rd annual Agricultural Update for Professionals - a course designed for those that work with farmers on tax planning, business structures, succession planning and more.
The 2022 Seminars run from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- November 1 - Saskatoon
- November 2 - Calgary
- November 3 - Edmonton
- November 3 - Online
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Canola Performance Trials & Western Canada Rapeseed and Canola Recommending Committee
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Harvest is wrapping up at Canola Performance Trial (CPT) sites across the Prairies. Variety evaluation results from the 2022 growing season will be tabulated and shared in the coming weeks.
This year will mark the last year of the Prairie-wide CPT program in its current format. Going forward, each of the grower groups will determine how to provide variety selection information to our growers on a provincial basis.
Work will continue through Western Canada Rapeseed and Canola Recommending Committee (WCC/RRC), which is the industry body that recommends to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency which canola cultivars get registered.
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Engage with us @albertacanola
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The mission of Alberta Canola is to support the long-term success of canola farmers in Alberta through research, extension, consumer engagement, and advocacy for canola farmers.
Click here for past issues of Alberta Canola Connections and recent media releases.
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