GrainTALK for February 2025

YOUR GRAIN FARMERS OF ONTARIO TEAM

Here is our next installment of profiles of your Grain Farmers of Ontario staff to help introduce you to the team.

Ashley Weber
Communications Coordinator

Ashley Weber joined Grain Farmers of Ontario in October as the communications coordinator. In her position, she works to keep Grain Farmers of Ontario’s farmer-members, industry partners, and the public informed through clear, engaging communication. Weber helps develop and implement communication plans, manages key channels like social media and member updates, and creates content, from press releases to radio ads, to share Grain Farmers of Ontario’s important work and stories.

Weber’s passion for agriculture is deeply rooted in her background. She graduated from the University of Guelph’s Ontario Agriculture College with a Bachelor of Science, and growing up with grain farmers in Bruce County gave her firsthand appreciation of the industry. She also holds a diploma in marketing and a post-graduate certification in social media marketing from Conestoga College, which has given her the skills to bring fresh ideas to the table.

In her role, Weber is looking forward to finding new ways to engage with members, amplify the Grain Farmers of Ontario brand, and share the organization’s impact in meaningful ways. She’s excited to combine her marketing background with her passion for agriculture to help tell Grain Farmers of Ontario’s story and champion grain farmers across the province. •

QUEEN’S PARK MEETINGS AND RECEPTION

On Tuesday, December 10, Grain Farmers of Ontario Board members and staff visited Queen’s Park to meet with Premier Doug Ford and MPPs. The discussions focused on the key priorities of Grain Farmers of Ontario, including business risk management, carbon pricing relief, and increasing grain and oilseed processing capacity in Ontario.

In the evening, Grain Farmers of Ontario and Spirits Canada hosted its annual Queen’s Park reception, which was well attended by MPPs and Queen’s Park staff. •

LEADING THE WAY – 2025 March Classic – March 18, 2025

Join Grain Farmers of Ontario on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, for the annual March Classic at RBC Place in London, Ontario. Celebrate 15 years of strength, leadership, and a legacy of making a difference for grain farmers as we look at what the future might hold for agriculture and find new opportunities for grain farmers in Ontario to continue leading the way.

Find out more at www.gfo.ca/marchclassic.

Register early!
Preregister to be entered into our February early-bird draw! Register online on our website or by calling 1-800- 265-0550 ext. 308 before February 28, 2025, for your chance to win.

Accommodations
Rooms are available at the DoubleTree by Hilton. Book online at www.gfo.ca/marchclassic, or farmer- members can call 519-439-1661, use code “GFO,” and ask to be booked under the Grain Farmers of Ontario room block. Book your room before March 7, 2025, for the discounted rate.

Childcare
Looking for childcare? This year at the March Classic, childcare is provided for those who pre-register for the service. •