The board of governors of Westlock Terminals recognized that to thrive as a relatively small player in the grain handling business requires diversification. The independent elevator was established in 2002 when its mostly local shareholders purchased the former Agricore United elevator. This was done with the intent to maintain community control, provide local jobs and strengthen the regional economy. Westlock Terminals has since carefully expanded its product and service offering.

When Ian and Jennifer Guldberg set up a small milling operation to transform their own grains into feed for their sheep and poultry, the couple soon realized they’d hit upon a business opportunity. They formally began a small, direct-to-customer feed business in 2021.