The Alberta Potato Industry Association Ltd. (APIA) was formed in 1990 as an organized way for businesses to collectively support the potato industry that they are in partnership with. Individual’s who work in the potato industry are welcome to join the APIA. Upon payment of a small annual fee, membership is granted to the individual and not the company they work with. At present, the membership of the APIA is approximately 65 members.
The mission of the APIA is:
“To promote, foster and strengthen relationships between potato growers and members of the business community.”
The goals of the APIA are as follows:
- To provide opportunity for industry and growers to interact on a professional and social basis.
- To communicate industry news and development to growers and APIA members.
- To support associated charities and educational endeavours related to the Alberta potato industry.
2011 Alberta Potato Industry
|
Executive |
Position |
Company Affiliation |
Phone Number |
|
Russ Stewart |
President |
Promax Agronomy Services |
403-634-1336 |
|
Al Koyata |
Treasurer |
Growers Supply |
403-223-5380 |
|
Phil Sandberg |
Secretary |
Sandberg Labs |
403-328-1133 |
Directors of the board include:
|
Member |
|
Randy Brehaut |
Crop Production Services |
403-223-2807 |
|
Ryan Jensen |
Brenntag Canada Ltd |
403-634-1098 |
|
Nancy Muchka Dahl |
United Agri Products |
403-625-3406 |
|
Bill Hacker |
New Way Irrigation |
403-328-3777 |
|
Dave Kaiser |
Univar Canada Ltd. |
403-345-2167 |
|
Dean Quinn |
Q-Six Electric |
403-329-3621 |
|
Dave MacLean |
CIBC |
403-223-3551 |
|
Tony Mrak |
Parrish & Heimbecker Ltd. |
403-635-1641 |
| Kirby Sawatzky |
Parkland Seed Potatoes |
403-782-3122 |
|
Joal McCordick |
Dow Agro Sciences |
403-223-4712 |
|
Hal Reed |
J.E.M. Holdings |
403-223-8948 |
| Jacques Nelis |
Jacques Nelis Contruction |
403-380-2755 |
|
Arie Gouw |
KB Heating & AC |
403-328-0337 |
During the course of a year, the APIA is involved in three major functions with the potato growers.
- Each July the APIA hosts a "Burgers and Beans" family barbeque.
- The APIA assists with the PGA with their annual golf tournament.
- The APIA organizes and manages the trade show and exhibition during the annual PGA meeting.
For more information on the APIA, or to become a member, you are invited to talk to a board member or email Russ Stewart. russ@promaxag.com