. Agri-news. Agriculture. July 18, 1988 For immediate release Trade statistician appointed by Alberta Agriculture A native of the Hanna/Castor area and a graduate of the University of the Alberta in Edmonton, has been appointed trade statistician with Alberta Agriculture. Darcy Willis, 32, who was born and raised in the southeastern Alberta communities, has taken over his new post, replacing Bill Schissel who is now the department's senior agriculture statistican. Willis1 appointment was announced by Chuck Sterling, head of the statistics branch. In his new position, Willis with compile, DARCY
. Agri-news. Agriculture. July 18, 1988 For immediate release Trade statistician appointed by Alberta Agriculture A native of the Hanna/Castor area and a graduate of the University of the Alberta in Edmonton, has been appointed trade statistician with Alberta Agriculture. Darcy Willis, 32, who was born and raised in the southeastern Alberta communities, has taken over his new post, replacing Bill Schissel who is now the department's senior agriculture statistican. Willis1 appointment was announced by Chuck Sterling, head of the statistics branch. In his new position, Willis with compile, DARCY WILLIS analyze and disseminate a wide range of statistical information involving imports and exports of agricultural and food products to and from Alberta. He will monitor trends, issues and policies which influence international trade, and prepare regular reports of use to Alberta Agriculture specialists including the trade policy secretariat, market development and marketing services division. The trade statistics are also of value to Alberta's agriculture food processors and many producers. After completing high school, Willis worked in the retail business in Calgary for four years before taking two years of general studies at the University of Calgary. Later transferring to the University of Alberta, he obtained his bachelor of science degree in agriculture, with a major in agriculture economics in 1985. Prior to joining Alberta Agriculture, he worked as a meat trader with Canada Packers in Red Deer for about three years. He gained good insight into the fundamentals of farming by obtaining summer employment as a farm hand during his university years. 30 Contact: Darcy Willis 427-4041. Alberta Agriculture, Print Media Branch, Phone: (403) 427-2121. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Alberta.
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