Stewardship award
Stuart and Mary-Lou Briese of Neepawa, Man., have won the 1997 environmental stewardship award, given annually by the Manitoba Cattle Producers Association in conjunction with Manitoba credit unions.
The Brieses “have made several efforts to improve the environmental sustainability of their land,” said an MCPA news release. They received a gate sign recognizing their achievement and became Manitoba’s entrant in the national environmental stewardship contest.
NAWG searches for CEO
The National Association of Wheat Growers is looking for a chief executive officer.
The Washington, D.C.-based group decided to create the position based on results from a long-range planning process calling for more service to members, industry partners, government and the public.
The group has hired a professional recruitment firm to find a CEO.
