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Don’t miss the agricultural event of the season

Guelph, ON – Grain Farmers of Ontario, the province’s largest commodity organization, representing Ontario’s 28,000 barley, corn, oat, soybean, and wheat farmers, invites you to join us this year for the 2024 March Classic: Advancing our strong roots.

Registration for the 2024 March Classic closes on March 8, and you do not want to miss it. The 2024 March Classic will be held at RBC Place in London, Ontario. This in-person event will allow attendees to mix and mingle with over 60 exhibitors while taking in some excellent speakers throughout the day.

Our 2024 March Classic keynote speakers include: 

  • Shawn Hackett, Ag Commodities Expert and Meteorologist
  • Marshall Sewell, Founder of Mind Your Melon, Mental Health and Stress Management Advocate. Sponsored by Farm Credit Canada
  • Amanda Lang, Award Winning Business Journalist
  • Tareq Hadhad, Founder and CEO of Peace By Chocolate, EY Entrepreneur of the Year. Sponsored by Royal Bank of Canada.

The March Classic Giveaway Passport is back again this year with new and exciting prizes! Check your attendee bag for your passport and bring it to each exhibitor for a chance to win.

“Grain Farmers of Ontario is committed to delivering a top-notch event experience, and we eagerly look forward to joining our farmer-members again this year,” says Victoria Berry, manager of communications, Grain Farmers of Ontario. “This will be an excellent opportunity to listen to world-class speakers, engage in networking, and establish connections with our industry partners.”

Registration is open until March 8, 2024. To register for the 2024 March Classic and view the 2024 agenda, complete speaker lineup, and hotel details, please visit www.gfo.ca/MarchClassic.

Source : GFO

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