Former Grain Growers of Canada chair Tara Sawyer was elected to the Alberta legislature for the governing United Conservative Party in a byelection June 23.
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New MLA Tara Sawyer appointed to Alberta Next Panel
Former Grain Growers of Canada and Alberta Grains chair appointed to Alberta Next Panel after victory in provincial byelection
Tara Sawyer, former Alberta Grains chair, wins provincial byelection
Sawyer far outpaces nearest NDP competitor for MLA seat
Tara Sawyer, former chair of Alberta Grains, has been elected to the provincial legislature in the riding of Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills.
What it means to be a ‘farm wife’ today
A farm woman from Alberta talks about what the term means to her and how her role has evolved over the years
“Farm wife” is a loaded label to many women, often invoking images of gender roles that they have no intention of filling. But for Tara Sawyer, the term has always been a point of pride.
Alberta Grains chair throws hat into provincial politics ring
By-election triggered with Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills MLA resigning from post to take position in Washington
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has tapped Tara Sawyer as the United Conservative Party candidate for the Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills provincial byelection.
Grain Growers of Canada elects new executive
Glacier FarmMedia – Alberta Grains chair Tara Sawyer has been elected chair of the Sawyer, a farmer from Acme, Alberta, is the first woman to hold the role, GGC said. “Her dedication to advocating for farmers and her deep understanding of association governance will help guide the organization as it continues to address the challenges […] Read more
Alberta Grains chair passionate about new role
Group’s first chair identifies lack of moisture and falling commodity prices as two of grain producers’ biggest challenges
The first chair of Alberta Grains is passionate about Alberta’s wheat and barley growers and the fledgling organization she’s been chosen to lead. “I take my role incredibly seriously,” said Tara Sawyer, an Acme-area farmer with five years of experience in positions with the former Alberta wheat and barley commissions. “I don’t take my leadership […] Read more
Canadian wheat receives high marks from customers
Farmers who recently participated in an international tour say the buyers they talked to were impressed by crop's quality
SASKATOON — A group of farmers has returned from Cereals Canada’s New Crop Trade and Technical Missions with a renewed sense of pride. “As I heard several times, there’s no other grain like Canadian grain,” said Dean Hubbard, a grower who farms southeast of Claresholm, Alta. Related stories: End users are picky on crop varieties […] Read more
