March Classic 2021

Join us for the annual March Classic virtually on March 22 and 23, 2021!

Grain Farmers of Ontario hosts the March Classic each year for between 700-1000 farmers, AG industry, AG media and government professionals.

Due to the COVID-19 global pandemic, the 2021 March Classic will be held virtually online on March 22 and 23, 2021. Attendees still can hear from world class speakers, visit a tradeshow of industry professionals and network with fellow farmer members. Knowing the challenges of engaging people online and keeping everyone’s interest, we are working to build a very interactive event with a number of opportunities for engaging speakers, networking online, contests and prizing, fun activities and more. Grain Farmers of Ontario is excited to try this new format and we look forward to connecting with our communities during the 2021 March Classic – Marching Ahead Together.

It’s going to be a show filled with bonuses and surprises for our members and we intend to make this year one to remember in a new and positive way!

Marching Ahead Together

There is a legacy of care, hope, and nourishment to grain farming and we bring that legacy with us into the future as farming shifts and adapts to meet modern needs.

We celebrate the new chapters grain farming is writing now and will continue to create in the future.

Our best way forward is Marching Ahead Together.

More information coming soon.

More information can be found by emailing web@gfo.ca or by calling Grain Farmers of Ontario at 1 800 265 0550 X308.

Register for the March Classic

Hear From

The U.S Farm Report hosted by Tyne Morgan. Watch the first ever Canadian taping of the U.S. Farm Report, the longest running syndicated program focusing on agriculture, rural issues and the country lifestyle.

Jim Handman, executive director of Science Media Centre of Canada about the disconnect between science and the media.

Jo-Ann McArthur, president of Nourish Food Marketing about current and future food trends, and how this could impact Ontario’s agriculture.

Sponsored by Farm Credit Canada (FCC)

Agenda

March 22

2pm	Virtual Exhibitor Tradeshow and March Classic contesting opens
3pm	Grain Farmers of Ontario Remarks
4pm	Networking lounge opens with prizing every half hour
5pm	March Classic Reception in networking lounge (sponsored by SeCan)
6pm	Entertainment (TBD) (sponsored by SeCan)

March 23

8am	Virtual Exhibitor Tradeshow opens
9am	U.S Farm Report with host Tyne Morgan
10am	Jim Handman
11am	Jo-Ann McArthur (sponsored by Farm Credit Canada (FCC))
12pm	Noon Networking Lounge challenge (more information coming soon!)
1pm	Speaker (TBD)
2pm	Networking lounge opens with prizing every half hour
4pm	End of Show

Contests & Prizing

Early Bird Draws

All early registrants have the chance to win a Grain Farmers of Ontario Carhartt jacket. The first draw will be on February 1st & the second draw will be on March 1st.

Giveaway Passport

Visit the virtual exhibitor tradeshow and collect secret codes for a chance to win 1 of 3 great prizes.

Networking Lounge Swag Draws

A winner will be selected at random every 30 minutes during the Networking Lounge.

Networking Prizes

Collect points by engaging with industry professionals at the Networking Lounge. The top 5 highest scores will receive a prize.

Scavenger Hunts

Find hidden objects throughout the event for a chance to win a prize.

Exhibitors

A&L Canada Laboratories
Agricorp
Agro-100 Ltd
Andersons Canada
BASF AgSolutions
Bayer Trecepta XtendFlex
Bayer Dekalb
CASA – BE SAFE GRAIN
C&M Seeds
Canadian Grain Commission
FMC
FS System
Gowan Agro Canada
Grain Discovery
Greenfield Global
Harco Ag/Harkness Equipment
John Deere Dealers of Ontario
Libro Credit Union
Maizex Seeds
Ontario Federation of Agriculture
Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
RBC
Robert’s Farm Equipment
SeCan
SGS Canada Ltd
Spirits Canada
Syngenta
TD Canada Trust Agriculture Services

Additional Information for Sponsors and Exhibitors