U of C ranch appoints GM
Matt Williams has been appointed general manager of ranch operations for W.A. Ranches at the University of Calgary.
The ranch is located on the property given to the university last year by J.C. (Jack) Anderson and his daughter, Wynne Chisholm.
Williams will be responsible for the overall management of the ranch and supporting farming operation and is expected to provide operational, strategic and financial leadership.
He brings more than 40 years of ranching experience to W.A. Ranches. Most recently he was the ranch manager at Nicola Ranch, based in Merritt, B.C., for the past 19 years. In addition to his extensive ranching experience, Williams has served as president of the Nicola Stock Breeders, as a director of the B.C. Cattlemen’s Association and a member of the B.C. Livestock Producers Co-op.
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Fifty years of Angus celebrated
Four Saskatchewan family operations were recently honoured during Canadian Western Agribition for 50 consecutive years of Canadian Angus Association membership.
The recipients were Don and Rita Benneweis of Benco Angus at Saskatoon; Doug and Sheila Benneweis of Oungre, Sask.; Collin Sauder of Windy Willows at Hodgeville, Sask.; and Barry and Marj Young of Youngdale Angus at Carievale.
Environmental stewardship award presented
Alberta Beef Producers has awarded this year’s Environmental Stewardship Award to the Radau family of Coulee Crest Farms in Red Deer County.
The farm, located east of Bowden, was established in 1929 by J.O. Radau with the purchase of three quarters of land.
The current owners and third generation, Randy and Sandra Radau, began farming full time with the purchase of the main farm in 1989. Purebred Hereford cattle have been raised since 1944.
The Radaus have developed a rotational grazing system with extensive cross fencing to increase carrying capacity, and the increased land base allows for the tripling of the cow herd.
FCC recognized as top employer
Farm Credit Canada has been recognized by Aon as one of the nation’s best employers.
It marks the fourth consecutive year Aon has recognized FCC as a platinum employer and the 16th year FCC has been identified as one of the nation’s best employers by the management consulting firm.
The platinum level recognizes strong performance in employee engagement, leadership and performance culture.
New chair for sheep federation
Allan Ribbink is the new chair for the Canadian Sheep Federation.
Ribbink and family operate a sheep and cash crop farm in Tiverton, Ont., and have been involved in the sheep industry since 1979.
Other newly elected additions to the executive committee include Morgan Moore of Manitoba as vice-chair, Liezel Kennedy of Saskatchewan as secretary and Sheri Schweb of British Columbia as treasurer.
The rest of the board comprises Jocelyn McGraw of New Brunswick, Joseph Leck of Nova Scotia, Harry Elsinga of Prince Edward Island, Wilson Reid of Newfoundland, Brian Greaves with the Canadian Co-operative Wool Growers and Ted Skinner of the Canadian Sheep Breeders’ Association.
New Angus CEO hired
Myles Immerkar has been selected as the next chief executive officer of the Canadian Angus Association.
Immerkar has more than 20 years in the beef industry, which includes 16 years at Semex Alliance, where he managed its global beef program.
He is a board member on the Canadian Beef Breeds Council.
