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When the United Farmers of Alberta swept to power in 1921 they did not have a leader. Following the election the UFA looked for someone to become Premier. Henry Wise Wood, the UFA President, declined the position. John E. Brownlee was approached but since he was a lawyer rather than a farmer, he declined.

Greenfield was president of the Alberta Association of Municipal Districts and an interim Vice-President of the UFA. He was asked to lead the party and accepted becoming Premier of Alberta in 1921 though since he had not run in the 1921 election he had to enter the legislature through a by-election. Greenfield's government improved roads, schools and hospitals. It also repealed prohibtion and established the Alberta Liquor Control Board to regulate the sale of alcohol. The government reneged on a province, however, to establish a government owned bank that would issue low interest loans to farmers.

Divisions arose between the government and UFA on policy issues. As well, beginning in 1923, Greenfield was often absent due to illness. In November 1925 UFA MLAs approached Brownlee about becoming the new Premier and Greenfield agreed to resign.

External links

• Alberta legislative assembly biography