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. 18 An update on Grain Farmers of Ontario news and events EUROPEAN AND U.K. TRADE MISSION In October, Jeff Harrison, chair and director of District 12 (Durham, Northumberland, Kawartha, Peterborough, Hastings), Crosby Devitt, CEO, and Dana Dickerson, manager of market development and sustainability, took part in a trade mission led by Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness minister, the Honourable Rob Flack. The U.K. and EU countries represent some of the largest export markets for Ontario corn and soybeans, and they are emerging markets for Ontario wheat due to recent import tariff reductions. Grain Farmers of Ontario promoted the quality, reliability, and sustainability of Ontario grains and engaged with key customers and policymakers on market access issues. NICOLE KOOPSTRA CREATIVE SPECIALIST Nicole (Ford) Koopstra joined Grain Farmers of Ontario in May as the creative specialist. Over the past six months, she has played a vital role in supporting the communications team on several projects for farmer-members, including the Ontario Grain Farmer magazine, digital and print resources for events, and the Good in Every Grain STEMterprise education program. Koopstra graduated from Humber College in June 2018 with a diploma in the Advanced Graphic Design Program, where she honed her skills in print, digital, and web design. Her passion for agriculture was ignited during summers spent working at a garden centre in her hometown of Milton, Ontario, where she nurtured plants, herbs, and vegetables. After relocating to Mississauga, Koopstra began her career as an art director at BASF, where she tackled important issues faced by farmers across Canada, creating innovative solutions to support their needs. Koopstra is excited to bring her creative vision to Grain Farmers of Ontario to enhance communications and foster connections within the farming community. With her blend of artistic talent and agricultural knowledge, she is dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of members and advancing the interests of the grain farming industry.
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