Robert Butler, Delta Farmers’ Institute
A Ladner resident since 1973, Robert retired in 1997 from his position as Terminals Manager for Alberta Pool and Pacific Elevators Limited grain terminals in Vancouver’s Burrard Inlet. During his 31 years in the grain industry, he served on a variety of grain industry committees in Vancouver, Calgary and Winnipeg, and has been engaged in various consulting projects relating to the grain business since his retirement. Since 1997 he has been engaged as the Administrator for the Delta Farmers’ Institute (established in 1898) who represent the majority of commercial farmers in Delta. In February this year he also became the Administrator for BC Potato and Vegetable Growers Association and serves as the Secretary/Treasurer for the Western Potato Council. He is also engaged as the Administrator for the BC Waterfowl Society, and Managers of the George C. Reifel Bird Sanctuary on Westham Island in Delta.