Ontario Grain Farmer - September 2021

some codes of practice in Ontario,” he says. “That’s a good starting point.” CGC has created a working group to review this matter and implementation. GROWING THE HARVEST SAMPLE PROGRAM Bunkowsky also looks forward to working with the Eastern and Western Standards Committee members to ensure Canadian Standards of grain are as relevant as possible for both farmers, handlers, and end users. He will meet with these Committees twice a year as is the norm. The Eastern Committee includes representatives fromGrain Farmers of Ontario, the Ontario Agri-business Association, and other eastern Canada producer and handler organizations. The work of the Standards Committees to adjust grade standards to reflect the needs of buyers and give direction for end-use functionality research is also informed by ONTARIO GRAIN FARMER 31 SEPTEMBER 2021 continued on page 32 For Ontario, one of Bunkowsky's highest priorities is to clarify and streamline the dispute resolution process for farmers and grain handlers. · · · · · - - - - results of the CGC’s Harvest Sample Program. It is a free, voluntary program (see sidebar) that provides farmers with information on the quality of their grain so they can make better marketing decisions — and CGC wants to grow the program in Eastern Canada. The program now includes DON testing for corn, wheat, and barley. “DON is not a statutory grading factor, it’s typically a contract