Nils Valla

Background

He was born in Korgen, and is a brother of Gerd-Liv Valla.

Career

He hails from and resides in Bjerka in Hemnes. He was a farmer from 1965 until retiring in 2000. He chaired the Norwegian Agrarian Association from 1980 to 1987, was the director of agricultural insurance in Gjensidige from 1987 to 1995 and served as mayor of Hemnes from 1995 to 1999.

Achievements

• He was an able track and field athlete in his youth, among others achieving 56.1 seconds in the 400 metres hurdles and 43.70 metres in the discus throw.

Membership

Internationally he was a board member of the International Federation of Agricultural Producers.