ONTARIO GRAIN FARMER MEMBER RELATIONS 29 ALPINE can help you balance micronutrients to unlock your crops full potential! SCAN TO LEARN MORE visit us online: alpinepfl.com | call: 1-844.655.BIOK (2465) MICRONUTRIENTS small investment. big return that allow for improved use of crop inputs, better soil management, and long-term economic stability. “Soil is the number one finite resource that we as farmers have to use and it’s the one thing we know the least amount about that has the biggest influence on how much we are able to produce,” says Luke. “Adopting the use of soil mapping has allowed us to learn how each soil type responds to a given treatment and where opportunities exist to improve the soil itself, improve crop performance, and manage risk.” Luke has been seeking ways to enhance his involvement within his community and prepare for future leadership responsibilities. When a family member sent him the information about the Young Leader Program, it was exactly what he was looking for. “It’s an opportunity for like-minded individuals to get together and bounce ideas off each other,” says Luke. “You get the opportunity to look at the same problems from different perspectives. I am looking forward to seeing what issues—similar or different—other growers are facing.” He shares Jake’s concern about the soybean market and agrees that more work needs to be done to encourage domestic demand. “Through educating end users and consumers on the value and versatility of soybeans, there would be the opportunity to increase interest in soybeans as a food, fuel, or input for several domestic industries,” notes Luke. “Once the value is realized, the investment in infrastructure will follow, and eventually there will be a stable domestic market for soybeans.” Luke is optimistic about their future, and he is ready to take advantage of business and leadership opportunities when the right ones come along. OTHER OPPORTUNITIES If you are interested in learning more about leadership development and how to be more engaged with Grain Farmers of Ontario, check www.gfo.ca for information on our member relations events and initiatives and your local District Grain Committee. Read more about the 2024-25 ASA Corteva Agriscience Young Leader Program participant, Tyler Robertson, a delegate from District 2 (Kent).•
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