UFA Our Heritage Welcome Become a Member | Contact UFA Loading BROWSE OUR 2009PRODUCT CATALOGUE UFA is 100 years young and the best is yet to come Richard Peter Chair Centennial Committee Our Heritage UFA has a long history of adapting to the changing needs of our owners and customers and responding to the ever changing rural marketplace The influence of UFA in political social and economic areas of Alberta is a rich and interesting story full of major milestones and accomplishments FoundingIn 1909 farmers across Alberta joined together to create a co operative that would improve conditions for agricultural producers and bring modern conveniences to rural areas UFA was created because a group of farmers had a vision; they would be more powerful collectively than as individuals Transforming AlbertaFrom 1921 1935 UFA was a political party and formed the provincial government During that time UFA secured the mineral rights that made Alberta one of Canada's wealthiest provinces It also worked to establish equal rights for women and to promote education and health care for rural communities PetroleumIn 1957 UFA saw an opportunity in an unexpected venture and purchased Maple Leaf Petroleum A move intended to help members meet their bulk fuel needs has grown to represent more than two thirds of UFA annual revenue and serves our customers and owners through more than 120 locations throughout Alberta BC and Saskatchewan UFA Centennial ExhibitFor more on our 100 years of history watch for our centennial exhibit UFA: 100 Years of Enriching Rural Life featuring artifacts music and an interactive display The exhibit will be on display at the following locations:Coaldale Library Now until October 2 2009 Nose Creek Valley Museum October 5 to November 29 2009Sundre Pioneer Museum December 2 2009 to February 7 2010Join us for a special tea and open house at the Nose Creek Valley Museum on Saturday September 12 at 2 p m There will be horse drawn wagon rides draws and prizes Timeline 1909 – The Canadian Society of Equity and Alberta Farmers Association amalgamate and becomes United Farmers of Alberta with President James Bower at the helm 1921 – Dissatisfaction with existing political parties convinced the farmers to form their own political organization UFA wins 38 of 60 seats and forms the new provincial government Caucus selected Herbert Greenfield 1865 1949 as Alberta's first UFA premier 1921 – Irene Parlby leader of the United Farm Women of Alberta and member of the “Famous Five” is elected to the Legislature and subsequently becomes Canada's first female cabinet minister 1925 – John Brownlee replaces Greenfield as premier The UFA government gains control over natural resources and promotes equal access to education and health care for rural communities 1935 – The UFA Co op partners with Maple Leaf Petroleum a subsidiary of Imperial Oil A new era in UFA history begins 1939 – Four years following the loss to William Aberhart's Social Credit Party members pass a resolution to take UFA out of Alberta's political arena and focus their attention on the farm supply and petroleum businesses 1954 – The first farm supply store is opened in Calgary recording $855 802 in sales during the first year 1957 – UFA purchases the entire assets of Maple Leaf Petroleum for $1 million and gains independence in its operations for member owners 1962 – The first Youth Program is held aiming to build interpersonal and leadership skills in Alberta youth 1995 – UFA establishes a youth advisory council of 15 members which leads to such initiatives as AGVANTAGE 25 and other youth driven programs 1998 – UFA purchases Stirdon Systems recognized as a leader in providing high quality equipment and services for grain handling systems farm feed mill systems and modern facilities for swine and poultry 2008 – UFA prepares to celebrate its 100 year anniversary and opens a new head office in Calgary Our News ACCA Co operative Youth Program celebrates it's 50th 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