The Canadian Potato Council has elected a new leader for 2014.
John Bareman, the chair of the Potato Growers of Alberta, succeeds Joe Brennan as CPC chair.
Bareman was elected to the position during the Canadian Horticultural Council’s annual meeting, held recently in Kelowna, B.C.
Brenda Simmons, assistant general manager of Prince Edward Island Potato Board, was also elected to the position of CPC vice-chair.
John Bareman new leader Canadian Potato Council
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