Adam Campbell

Adam Campbell (b. 12 June 1959, Thurso) became the third generation of his family to farm in the Scottish Highlands. June 12 is the 163rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (164th in leap years), with 202 days remaining. ... 1959 (MCMLIX) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article refers to the town in Scotland. ... The Scottish Highlands are the mountainous regions of Scotland north and west of the Highland Boundary Fault. ...

After high school, Adam completed his education at Clinterty Agricultural College in Aberdeen obtaining a National Certificate of Agriculture with Honours in Arable Production. He then returned to the family farm, and in partnership with his father he expanded the business from the traditional livestock and grains to also include the growing and marketing of seed potatoes and vegetables. Aberdeens location in Scotland Aberdeen (Obar Dheathain in Scottish Gaelic) is Scotlands third largest city, with a population of 212,125. ...

With his family in 1996, he finally realized his ambition to farm in Western Canada, and chose to settle in Alberta near the town of Camrose. For a period of time, Adam and his wife owned and operated a successful motel, but chose to return to full-time farming(specializing in grain and oilseeds). 1996 (MCMXCVI) is a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... Motto: Fortis et Liber (Strong and free) Other Canadian provinces and territories Capital Edmonton Largest city Calgary Lieutenant-Governor Norman Kwong Premier Ralph Klein (PC) Area 661,848 km² (6th) • Land 642,317 km² • Water 19,531 km² (2. ...

For the past few years Adam has been involved in Agricultural politics. He has served as a board member and as vice-president of the Wildrose Agricultural Producers (the General Farm Organization for Alberta) for two years, with a special interest in rural development and the sustainability of family farming.

Political Experience
2003-[2006]:
•President of the Crowfoot Liberal Association.
•Liberal candidate for the riding of Crowfoot in the 2004 federal election.
•Actively lobbying for agricultural and rural issues.
•Maintaining close relationships with government ministers and senators.
2003 (MMIII) is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Agricultural Experience
1980-1996:
•Owned and operated a 500 acre farm in the Highlands of Scotland. The enterprise consisted of growing oats, malt barley, wheat, seed potatoes and vegetables. At various times rearing sheep and cattle was also included.
•Most farm products were directly marketed to end consumers.
•Winner of the Glenmorangie Malt Barley Competition
•Member of Highland Grain Cooperative (Specializing in the production and marketing of high quality malt barley for the malters of Scottish Whisky).

1996-2006:
•Owns and operates a 600 acre grain farm in Alberta.

Other Experience
•Owned and operated a motel.
•Assists other families in emigrating to Canada.
•Served various positions on community organizations.