I am a strong believer we are always going to be the advocate for the farmer-member. That can be seen in different ways — towards government, towards finding new paths for our crops. We have to put actions behind the asks and the needs of the farmers. We as directors are elected by our membership so we have to give something positive back to them. But I have learned through the years you can never put a number behind a success, it’s never what you think it should be. We will never get a hundred per cent of what we ask for; we always strive for that, but it can be a modified version of what we asked for and that’s still as good. What are some of the highlights from your time on the Board? For me, it is the relationship building that I had the opportunity to do with politicians, industry stakeholders, company reps, and Grain Farmers of Ontario staff. For me it is all about teamwork, working with everyone to achieve the best possible outcomes. I always felt it was very important to recognize the support of staff working with the board supplying information, giving direction on good ideas. As a board member, we rely heavily on staff to supply the important information on decisions we have to make, and I have great respect for them. Within Grain Farmers of Ontario board committees, I really enjoyed the research ONTARIO GRAIN FARMER 23 MARCH 2022 continued on page xx During the formation of Grain Farmers of Ontario, a 12-year term limit for directors was put into place. brandt.ca 1-866-427-2638 LEAD THE FIELD. Trouble with your field finish? Fix it with the new Brandt High-Speed Disc and get the best residue management and seedbed preparation in fewer passes. ONEPASS PRODUCTIVITY. More Speed Spend less time in the field with operating speeds of 10 to 14 mph, and our easy-touse wing down-pressure system. More Uptime Purpose-built components with a robotically welded frame and greaseless bearings ensure near-zero maintenance for more uptime and durability. More Options Choose from seven unit sizes and a variety of discs and rollers that are perfectly suited to your field, conditions, and desired finish. continued on page 24
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