ONTARIO GRAIN FARMER GRAIN TALK 18 Grain Registration open for Women’s Grain Symposium Grain Farmers of Ontario’s Women’s Grain Symposium is an opportunity for networking, professional development, and leadership development. The Women’s Grain Symposium is open to women who are grain farmers, active members of their family grain operation, or work within the grain sector of agriculture business with a direct connection to farmers. The event takes place December 8 and 9 at the Crowne Plaza Kitchener. The cost is $150, and hotel accommodation is included for grain farmers. Professional childcare services (provided by All About Kids) are being offered free of charge during the event, thanks to support from Agriculture Wellness Ontario. To register, visit https://gfo.ca/womens-grain-symposium Showcasing Ontario soybean production to Japan In August, Grain Farmers of Ontario arranged a soybean farm tour for the Deputy Head of Mission and First Secretary (Food, Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries) from the embassy of Japan in Canada. The delegation was welcomed onto District 14 member Bruce Hudson’s family farm, Panmure Farms, in Kinburn. The visit provided an opportunity to showcase the role Ontario farmers play in supplying high-quality soybeans for export to Japan, and support further strengthening of our trade relationship. Grain Farmers of Ontario Connects with Municipal Leaders at AMO 2026 Grain Farmers of Ontario attended the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) 2026 Annual Conference in Ottawa, held August 16–19. The conference brought together municipal leaders from across the province to discuss key issues facing Ontario communities. GFO’s participation provided an opportunity to connect with municipal representatives, build relationships, and highlight the important role Ontario’s grain farmers play in supporting rural communities and the provincial economy. Grain Farmers of Ontario attended the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) 2026 Annual Conference in Ottawa, held August 16–19.
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