A Stronger Voice for Canadian Farmers during Challenging Times
Grain Farmers of Ontario (GFO) has formally joined Grain Growers of Canada (GGC), strengthening advocacy efforts on key federal issues such as trade, transportation, research, and infrastructure.
Through a network of national, provincial, and regional organizations, Grain Growers of Canada has worked for nearly 25 years to advance policies that reflect on-farm realities and support the competitiveness of a sector that generates $45 billion in annual exports.
“For decades, grain farmers have been dealing with the fallout of long-standing issues that have been left unresolved,” said Scott Hepworth, chair of Grain Growers of Canada.
“Global market instability is exposing cracks across the system, and Grain Farmers of Ontario joining Grain Growers of Canada reflects just how broad these pressures are and why a unified national voice, representing every major grain-producing region, is critical now.”
Ontario is one of Canada’s largest grain-producing provinces and a key contributor to the country’s export economy. By joining GGC alongside 14 other grain grower groups, GFO strengthens national representation to ensure grain moves efficiently, competes globally, and adapts to changing market conditions.
“Ontario’s grain farmers are strongest when we stand united with our peers across Canada,” said Jeff Harrison, chair of Grain Farmers of Ontario.
“Joining the Grain Growers of Canada is a strategic decision that reflects today’s political landscape and positions all grain farmers for long-term success. We bring deep expertise and a strong voice to national discussions, and we are committed to working collaboratively to advance policies that benefit farmers from coast to coast.”
Together, they say, GFO and GGC will work to ensure federal policy frameworks governing trade, transportation, research, and infrastructure reflect the operational realities of grain farming and the consequences those decisions carry for Canada’s export economy.