The AAC’s 64 member organizations annually elect 16 directors to serve on the AAC board. They are joined by two, non-voting, liaisons from the federal and provincial government. The AAC board has approved over $276 million in federal and provincial funding to support over 3,450 projects since 1995.
“The AAC is a strategic enabler, and it’s clearly evident how the projects funded have played – and continue to play - a significant role in raising the standard and profile of Ontario's agriculture, agri-food and agri-based products sector,” says Kelly Duffy, AAC Chair, “I remain enthusiastic and optimistic about the council's future and know that continued investment in our sector will produce long-lasting benefits that will have a positive impact on future generations of Ontarians.”
The 2017-2018 AAC board of directors are:
- Chair: Kelly Duffy, Agri-business/Retail/Food Processor
- Vice Chair: Chris Hiemstra, Other Industries/Commodity Groups
- Secretary: Peggy Brekveld, General Farm Interest
- Treasurer: Cor Kapetyn, Supply Management
- Doug Alexander, Agri-business/Retail/Food Processor
- Keith Black, Grains/Seeds/Oilseeds/Specialty Crops
- Ray Duc, Horticulture
- Dennis Fischer, Livestock
- Eric Hartemink, Livestock
- Mark Huston, Youth-at-Large
- Ruth Knight, Other Organizations
- Ed Scharringa, General Farm Interest
- Will Vanderhorst, Supply Management
- Jason Verkaik, Horticulture
- Tori Waugh, Youth-at-Large
- Brian Wiley, Grains/Seeds/Oilseeds/Specialty Crops
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