Grower Group Alliance announces board along with new member

The Grower Group Alliance have announced their new board, welcoming back familiar faces and a new member.

Argibusiness executive Chris Wyhoon has been elected to the board for a two-year term, following his nomination by WA Regenerative Livestock Producers (WARLP).

A mixed farmer, Mr Wyhoon is also an agribusiness consultant based out of Avon Valley, as well as founder and current Chair of WARLP.

Mr Wyhoon, a producer himself, said he was honoured to join a board that generates a positive impact for regional communities.

“I am extremely passionate about our industry adopting innovation, ag-tech and increased sustainability and resilience amongst our grower groups and in turn its members’ farm businesses,” he said.

“I am very proud to be part of the dynamic GGA Board and the flow-on affect it has within rural communities.”

GGA Chair Peter Roberts said Mr Wyhoon’s experience will be a valued addition to the board.

“The board is always welcoming the commitment of individuals from grower groups to advance the ongoing value of the GGA to its membership, especially when the knowledge base is as diverse as someone like Chris,” he said.

“Chris brings his knowledge of integrative holistic and sustainable livestock practice change and adoption in WA — a welcome resource for the network.”

GGA chief executive officer Rikki Foss said the number of committee roles Mr Wyhoon holds puts him in a good position as he steps into the Member Director role.

“The many hats Mr Wyhoon wears ensures that as a Member Director he brings a well-rounded perspective of the industry,” Ms Foss said.

“Mr Wyhoon’s time as former board director for Wheatbelt NRM (Vice-Chair), WAFarmers, Farmsafe WA (now Safe Farms WA) and the WA Landcare Network as well as the current positions he holds bring great value to the GGA board.”

Mr Wyhoon joins re-elected board members Nicole Batten and Debbie Gillam, who have each had their positions as directors extended for another two-year term each.

The election will become official after network members sign-off on the appointment at the GGA’s next annual general meeting.