“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 and opportunities facing producers,” GGC said in a news release today.

Sawyer, a farmer from Acme, Alberta, is the first woman to hold the role, GGC said.

Scott Hepworth, a farmer from Assiniboia, Sask., and a director with the Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission, was elected first vice chair. Sally Parsonage, a grain producer from Baldur, Manitoba and the secretary of Manitoba Crop Alliance, joins the executive as Second Vice Chair.

“With Tara Sawyer, Scott Hepworth, and Sally Parsonage at the helm, GGC is well-positioned to address critical issues in 2025 and beyond, such as advocating for fair tax policies, advancing trade opportunities, and securing reliable transportation networks,” said Kyle Larkin, Executive Director of GGC.

Andre Harpe is the outgoing chair. William van Tassel and Brendan Phillips were first and second vice chair, respectively.

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Alberta Grains, SaskWheat, Manitoba Crop Alliance and Grain Farmers of Ontario will contribute $13.4 million to the project known as Gate.

All are members of Cereals Canada, which has proposed the $102 million building to advance Canada’s position as a leader in innovation and food security. So far, $18.4 million has been raised with a contribution from Cereals Canada’s coffers.

JoAnne Buth is the capital campaign chair.

“High-quality Canadian wheat starts with the growers, so it is fitting that this capital campaign starts with their commitment,” she said in a news release.

She added that farmers understand the need to stay competitive in a global market.

Gate is to contain state-of-the-art equipment for milling, baking, pasta and noodle making, malt and brewing and oat processing.

Fundraising was delayed earlier this summer. Several members of Cereals Canada had also decided to leave around that time.

Some farmers on social media said after the funding announcement that they opposed the contributions because levies should not be used to construct buildings.

—Updated Sept. 18

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