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Mission:
The Potato Growers of Alberta (PGA) is a non-profit grower organization that aims to increase the success of the potato growing industry in the province. To accomplish this, the PGA works on three fronts: education and extension, marketing and promotion, and research.
PGA Commission:
The PGA Commission consists of seven members, 2 members elected from Alberta North; 2 members from Alberta South and 3 members elected at large.
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| Jerry Zeinstra - Chairman |
| Bill Torsius - Vice-Chairman |
| Ed Vandenberg - Director-at-Large |
| Harold Perry - Area Director - South |
| Gerard Bles - Area Director - North |
| Wayne Groot - Area Director - North |
| Rob Van Roessel - Area Director - South |
Negotiation Committee:
The Negotiation Committee works with the processors and negotiates contracts on behalf of the growers. The committee works closely with both sides to reach contracts that are fair and equitable for all. Members also attend national potato meetings yearly to stay on top of industry developments. Our current committee members are:
Greg Nakamura
Brian Tajiri
Tony Bos
Stan Kanagowpa
Louis Ypma
Kevin Tashiro
Contact:
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Potato Growers of Alberta
Edzo Kok
Executive Director
edzo@albertapotatoes.ca
6008-46 Avenue
Taber, Alberta T1G 2B1
Phone: (403) 223-2262
Fax: (204)-239-1434
Email: kppa@mts.net
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