WCE board changes
The Winnipeg Commodity Exchange’s board of directors has elected Lorne DeJaeger as chair.
DeJaeger was formerly with the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce but is now an independent consultant. Last year he was WCE’s vice-chair.
The exchange is governed by a 13-person board of directors, including three outside directors who are neither participants or employees or affiliates of participants, as well as the president and chief executive officer.
Joining the board this year are Pete Anderson of FC Stone Group, Bern Kotelko of Highland Feeders, Sandi Mielitz, formerly of Canadian National Railway and now retired and Ray Wyse of Archer Daniels Midland.
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Returning board members are WCE president Mike Gagne, vice-chair Bill Parrish Jr. of Parrish and Heimbecker, outside director Robert Chipman, Jean-Pierre Gallardo of Fimat Canada, Bob Dzisiak of Refco Futures, Brian Hayward of Agricore United, Brant Randles of Louis Dreyfus Canada and Curt Vossen of James Richardson International.
Puratone supply centre
Puratone is opening a farm and livestock supply centre in Niverville, Man. The facility is 18,000 sq. feet, including 6,000 sq. feet of office and commercial space that will be leased to other agricultural service providers, the company said in a news release.
“Niverville has become a hub of hog and poultry production and services in the province,” said Puratone president Ab Freig.
The store will operate under Puratone’s Agri-Mart banner and offer animal health products, equipment systems, farm supplies and components for housing livestock and poultry.
FCC workshops
Farm Credit Canada is holding a series of four half- or full-day workshops across Canada that focus on financial management for farm and agribusiness operators and how to hire, train and keep top employees.
Workshops are held in partnership with the Canadian Farm Business Management Council and will be delivered in an informal, hands-on setting.
FCC is also offering an advanced farm manager course that teaches business planning and management skills. For more information, contact the nearest FCC office or visit www.agrisuccess.ca.
