Our Team

Meet the Team

With a passion for science, agriculture, and environmental sustainability, our team is dedicated to providing high-quality research and resources to Lakeland farmers. Our team works tirelessly so local producers have access to unbiased, regional information, research and extension that can be applied to their operation.

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Alyssa Krawchuk

B.Sc. Ag, P.Ag

Executive Director

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Environmental Program Manager

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Cropping Program Manager

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Charlene Rachynski

Office Administrator

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Megan Wanchuk

B.Sc. Ag, M.Sc. Ag.

Forage and Livestock Program Manager

Meet our Board of Directors

LARA would not exist without the expertise and dedication of our Board of Directors. Thank you to them for their generosity and hard work.

Executive

Wanda Austin

Chair

Lac La Biche County

Jay Cory

Vice-Chair

Lakeland Forage Association

Murray Scott

Secretary/Treasurer

MD of Bonnyville

Directors

Nick Kunec

MD of Bonnyville

Kevin Wirsta

County of St. Paul

Sterling Johnson

Lac La Biche County

Colette Borgun

Lac La Biche County

Don Slipchuk

MD of Bonnyville

Philip Amyotte

County of St. Paul

Patrick Elsen

County of St. Paul

Barb Shapka

Smoky Lake County

Charlie Leskiw

Smoky Lake County

Louis Dechaine

County of St. Paul

Dan Gawalko

Smoky Lake County

Laurier Bourassa

Lac La Biche County

Linda Fenerty

Smoky Lake County

Josh Crick

MD of Bonnyville

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