August 07, 2024 Call for Farmer Nominations - SaskOilseeds Board of Directors

August 7, 2024 – Nominations to fill four positions on the newly formed SaskOilseeds’ Board opened today, with four-year director terms starting in January 2025. As the SaskCanola and Flax Commissions official merger into a single organization took effect on August 1st, we are seeking individuals with leadership experience to join us during this exciting, transitional time of growth and change.

The SaskOilseeds Board will be comprised of eight farmer-elected directors. A board nominee must be a registered producer – defined as a producer who has sold canola and/or flax in either of the previous two crop years (August 1, 2022 to July 31, 2024) and who has not requested a levy refund in the past year.  

“Eight years tenure adds up to countless conversations that both challenged and inspired me,” says Keith Fournier, outgoing SaskCanola Board Chair, “It has been incredibly rewarding to help guide investments in canola research, influence government policy, inform consumers and expand our markets. Time well spent, memories and an enhanced network to last a lifetime. I urge my fellow farmers to consider putting their names forward for election.”

Director responsibilities include five board meetings per year, plus participation on committees and appointments to external industry-related boards. This is a unique opportunity to join an innovative, professional team to represent and advance the interests of Saskatchewan farmers.

Links: SaskOilseeds Nominations Package – 2024 and SaskOilseeds Director Role & Responsibilities

Deadline: Applications are due by 12:00PM CST on September 30, 2024

SaskCanola (est. 1991) and SaskFlax (est. 1996) amalgamated in 2024. The newly formed SaskOilseeds is a producer-led organization, established in 2024 and supported by 17,000 levy-paying Saskatchewan canola growers and 3,000 levy-paying Saskatchewan flax growers. SaskOilseeds’ mandate is to provide value to oilseed growers through research, advocacy, and market development.

For more information, contact:
Ellen Grueter, Communications Manager
egrueter@saskoilseeds.com
(306) 975-0262