Digest-Sep2011_Aug22.pdf

LEADERS WANTED FOR THE ALBERTA CANOLA PRODUCERS COMMISSION The Alberta Canola Producers Commission (ACPC) is seeking four canola growers to serve as Directors. Directors are needed for regions 2, 5, 8 and 11 this year. Alberta is divided into 12 regions, and each region elects a director to represent the growers of that region. The Board of Directors meet as a whole four times each year. The Board is guided in its decisions by the recommendations from four committees: Agronomic Research, Market Development, Grower Relations and Extension, and Administration. Who may become a director of ACPC? Anyone who has paid the ACPC a service charge on canola sold since August 1, 2009 is an eligible producer and can stand for election as a Director. An eligible producer can be an individual, corporation, partnership or organization. Eligible producers must produce canola within the defined region in order to be nominated, but do not have to reside within the region. For detailed descriptions about the ACPC regions where elections are being held visit www.canola.ab.ca or call the ACPC office at 1-800-551-6652. Nominations for the position of Director must be filed in writing at the ACPC office, #170, 14315-118 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T5L 4S6, or by fax 780-451-6933 on or before October 31, 2011. For more information, contact Ward Toma, ACPC General Manager at 1-800-551-6652 or email ward.toma@canola.ab.ca . s

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GET THE CLOSING CANOLA PRICES BY TWITTER OR TEXT In July, ACPC launched a new @ACPCgrainprices twitter account that delivers the closing canola prices from ICE Futures Canada every day. Twitter users simply need to follow @ACPCgrainprices . If you would like to receive the closing grain prices via text message simply text follow ACPCgrainprices to 21212 . There is no charge for the service, but standard text messaging services will apply. ACPC also has a separate @AlbertaCanola twitter account that provides news and event updates. To receive those updates by text message, text follow AlbertaCanola to 21212 . Again, text message charges will apply. s