ALP Regulations
Legislation and Regulations Mandating ALP Operations
Alberta Lamb Producers operate under the Marketing of Agricultural Products Act, overseen by the Agricultural Products Marketing Council, which is responsible for facilitating the establishment and supervising the operations of agricultural boards and commissions in Alberta.
- Marketing of Agricultural Products Act (Alberta Regulation 26/1999 with amendments up to and including Alberta Regulation 94/2020 Current as of June 12, 2020).
- Operation of Boards and Commissions Regulation
- Alberta Lamb Producers Plan Regulation (Alberta Regulation 152/2022). The Alberta Lamb Producers Plan Regulation, under the Marketing of Agricultural Products Act, establishes the Alberta Lamb Producers, defines the regulated product, sets the purpose, administration, and financing of the Plan, and outlines the governance framework and election processes for the Board of Directors. Regulation must be reviewed before 30 April, 2027.
- Alberta Lamb Producers Regulation (Alberta Regulation 389/2003/. With amendments up to and including Alberta Regulation 34/2022). The Alberta Lamb Producers Regulation, under the Marketing of Agricultural Products Act, sets out the day-to-day operations of the Alberta Lamb Producers Commission. The Regulation describes how the Commission will administer the Alberta Lamb Producers Plan and how delegated powers will be used. The Regulation describes service charges, the service charge refund process, and dealer reporting requirements. Regulation expires on April 30, 2027.
ALP Bylaws
ALP Staff and Directors abide by the ALP Bylaws.
Reports And Meeting Minutes
ALP Annual Report
2025 Alberta Lamb Producers Annual General Meeting Results
The 2025 AGM, Conference and Farm Tour was on November 14-15, 2025. Held in Lethbridge this year, it was an educational and inspiring event where producers, sponsors and industry came together.
Darlene Hawco, Richard van Driesten, Martin Winchell, Cody Legault and Edward Machuk have been nominated and acclaimed for the Director-at-large positions. Esther Hoogland was introduced as the Director-in-Training. Jordan Allen was recognized for completing two terms on the board, as well as time spent acting as Executive Director while the organization was between staff. Jordan was presented with a certificate, thank you card and a plaque that will hang on the wall in the Alberta Sheep Centre.
2025-2026 Alberta Lamb Producers Budget, was presented by Adam French, for information purposes only. This document excludes all project funding so is more representative of how ALP has used and proposes to use check off dollars.
Shannon Troke of King and Company Chartered Accountants presented the 2024-2025 financial statements via Zoom.
There were no proposed producer resolutions received for the 2025-2026 year. Martin Winchell reported on the progress of the 2024-2025 passed resolutions.
Jordan Allen presented the 2024-2025 annual report and plans for the 2025-2026 year.
4 motions were presented as follow:
1
Agenda Approval
Motion
Kelsey Van Schothorst
Seconded
Hannah Logan
Result
Carried
2
2023-2024 annual general meeting minutes Approval
Motion
John Beasley
Seconded
Dave Kelly
Result
Carried
3
2024-2025 Financial Statements Approval
Motion
Kelsey Beasley
Seconded
CJ ten Haaf
Result
Carried
4
2025-2026 Financial Statements be reviewed by King and Company Chartered Accountant
Motion
Sherri-Ann Hoogland
Seconded
Ashley Ellis
Result
Carried
Martin Winchell moderated the producer Q & A session. Motion to adjourn was made by Annemarie Van Garderen at 10:19am.
Previous Years
ALP Meeting Minutes
Alberta Lamb Producers Directors meet in person three to four times a year and participate in conference calls as needed, typically on a monthly basis.
During these meetings and calls, ALP business and industry issues are discussed, and action plans are developed. If you have any industry concerns you would like addressed, please contact an ALP Director.
Director Meeting Minutes
Meetings typically take place over video conferencing. Meetings are held in person quarterly, and are indicated below.
2026 ALP Board Meetings
Bi-monthly board calls every second and fourth Tuesday of the month. Quarterly meeting schedule is as follows:
- January 23 & 24, 2026, Airdrie, AB.
- May 22 & 23, 2026, Airdrie, AB.
- September 25 & 26, 2026, Airdrie, AB.
- November 7, 2026, TBD
Please call an ALP Director with questions or comments about matters discussed.