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As of August 1, 2017
Alberta farmers currently have two wheat check-offs on their cash ticket
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AWC Program Priorities
Investing in new varieties, agronomy and extension programs
to improve farmers’ bottom lines. Developing international markets as part
of Team Canada, improving market access and grain transportation. Policy
advocacy representing Alberta farmers’ interests. Consumer outreach to
create awareness. Promoting sustainable production practices.
Variety Development
Core funding for wheat breeding programs at Agriculture and Agri-Food
Canada and universities that has produced most of the varieties grown by
Alberta farmers today, including CDC Go, AC Stettler, AC Foremost and
AC Penhold. This funding is currently administered by the Western Grains
Research Foundation (WGRF).
AWC Program Funding
All AWC and WCD-funded programs consolidated under AWC
at a cost-saving of 9-cents per tonne to Alberta wheat producers.
Variety Development
AWC to maintain core funding for the development of new wheat
varieties. AWC is committed to ensuring continuity in Canada’s public
wheat breeding programs.
Canadian International Grains Institute
AWC to maintain funding for the services provided by Cigi.
Canadian International Grains Institute
Core funding for the Canadian International Grains Institute
(Cigi) in Winnipeg, which provides market support, training
and technical services to Canada’s key wheat customers.
Alberta Wheat
Commission (AWC)
$0.70 per tonne
Western Canadian
Deduction (WCD)
$0.48 per tonne
$1.09 per tonne total check-off
$1.18 per tonne total check-off
$1.09 per tonne
A single wheat check-off
administered by AWC and
accountable to our members.
The Alberta Wheat Commission (AWC) is transitioning to a single check-off of $1.09 per tonne effective August 1, 2017, and consolidating
all current AWC programs with WCD obligations in a model directly accountable to Alberta farmers. This is a 9-cent per tonne reduction
from the $1.18 per tonne farmers are currently paying through the combined AWC and WCD check-offs.
Single Check-off =
Creating Value at Lower Cost
Here’s how it works