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Grain Farmers of Ontario

Topic: Market Commentary

GrainTALK for December 2023 / January 2024

AN UPDATE ON GRAIN FARMERS OF ONTARIO NEWS AND EVENTS

December 2023 - What did 2023 mean to you? This is my final year as chair of Grain Farmers of Ontario, and while the last three years have had their trying moments and times of frustration, I am…
GrainTALK for November 2023

AN UPDATE ON GRAIN FARMERS OF ONTARIO NEWS AND EVENTS

November 2023 - What is Grain Farmers of Ontario doing to ensure farmers have access to the technology they need most in the coming years? Recently, we have heard conversations about plant innovation and breeding technology as well…
GrainTALK for October 2023

AN UPDATE ON GRAIN FARMERS OF ONTARIO NEWS AND EVENTS

October 2023 - Do you see continued opportunities for growth in domestic and international trade of Ontario-grown grains and oilseeds? Absolutely. As chair, I have been fortunate to travel the world as an ambassador for Ontario grains, and…
GrainTALK for September 2023

AN UPDATE ON GRAIN FARMERS OF ONTARIO NEWS AND EVENTS

September 2023 - As we head into a new school year, how has Grain Farmers of Ontario helped ensure agriculture is a career pathway that students choose? Over the past year, we have gone above and beyond to…
GrainTALK for August 2023

AN UPDATE ON GRAIN FARMERS OF ONTARIO NEWS AND EVENTS

August 2023 - Are initiatives like the Women’s Grain Symposium and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) training working? Is Grain Farmers of Ontario better for having invested in these programs? Yes, we are better and yes, they are…
GrainTALK for June/July 2023

AN UPDATE ON GRAIN FARMERS OF ONTARIO NEWS AND EVENTS

June 2023 - With summer approaching and planting well underway, it is a high-stress time for farmer-members. What would you say to someone struggling this season? This spring has been difficult for me and my District (District 1,…
GrainTALK for April/May 2023

AN UPDATE ON GRAIN FARMERS OF ONTARIO NEWS AND EVENTS

April 2023 - FROM THE CHAIRYou recently represented Grain Farmers of Ontario during a trade mission to the Asia-Pacific region. What did you learn from that experience? Crosby (Devitt, CEO) and I were invited by the Ontario Ministry…
GrainTALK for February 2023

AN UPDATE ON GRAIN FARMERS OF ONTARIO NEWS AND EVENTS

February 2023 - FROM THE CHAIRWhat do you hope 2023 will bring for grain farmers in Ontario and the organization? We started the year off well with our commitment to, and investment in, research and field crop expertise…
GrainTALK for December 2022

AN UPDATE ON GRAIN FARMERS OF ONTARIO NEWS AND EVENTS

December 2022 - FROM THE CHAIRWhat were your 2022 highlights, and what was your biggest lesson learned?A real highlight for me in 2022 was the March Classic. There was so much uncertainty about in-person events at that time,…
GrainTALK for November 2022

AN UPDATE ON GRAIN FARMERS OF ONTARIO NEWS AND EVENTS

November 2022 - FROM THE CHAIRDid you see any intriguing new technology at the Canadian Outdoor Farm Show in September?The Outdoor Farm Show this year was outstanding, with record attendee numbers and one of our busiest years at…