The chair of the Canadian Wheat Board's farmer-controlled board of directors issued a statement in response to comments made by Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, SK), which were circulated to media by the Minister's director of communications. Chair Allen Oberg said irresponsible statements made by Ritz, directly accusing him of 'stealing' farmers' money, are clearly … Read more
Canadian Wheat Board director of District 2 Jeff Neilsen released an open letter to fellow wheat producers announcing his resignation. Neilsen said he does not agree with the board's decision to take legal action against the federal government. Neilsen is disappointed with other wheat board directors who are refusing to move forward and adapt with … Read more
Director of District 1 of the Canadian Wheat Board Henry Vos announced in an open letter his resignation from the Canadian Wheat Board. In a letter to CWB Chairman Allen Oberg, Vos expressed his regret in coming to the realization that he can no longer serve his constituents and Western Canadian grain farmers in general … Read more
