District Meetings
Each January, Grain Farmers of Ontario supports its 15 districts in holding District Grain Committee Meetings. These meetings serve as annual elections for district representation, and District Director elections are held every other year (even numbered districts in even numbered years, odd numbered districts in odd numbered years).
Grain Farmers of Ontario provides organizational updates to attendees and districts are encouraged to bring forward any new resolutions for discussion.
2027 District Meetings
The date and time of your district meeting has been confirmed and is noted below. Information is subject to change.
The Annual District Grain Committee Meetings are called to elect voting delegates and alternates for the coming year. All farmer-members who have sold grain (barley, corn, oats, soybeans, or wheat) within the past two years are eligible to let their name stand for delegate or alternate. If you would like more information on being a delegate, please contact your current district director or Rachel Telford, manager of Member Relations, at rtelford@gfo.ca. You can learn more about the role of a delegate and alternate here.
Nominations for delegate and alternate will be taken from the floor during the meeting. Those unable to attend their district meeting can let their name stand for delegate or alternate by confirming their intent in writing (text message or email your district director noted below, or contact Grain Farmers of Ontario Member Relations). Written confirmation must be received by 9 a.m. the day of your district meeting.
Directors will be elected in odd-numbered districts to serve a two-year term. Only elected delegates vote for the district director.
2027 Annual District Meeting Schedule
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DISTRICT | Date/Time | LOCATION / DISTRICT DIRECTOR |
|---|---|---|
DISTRICT 1 | Jan 21 – 4 p.m. | Essex Legion Director: Grace Pearson, grace.mullen0@gmail.com |
DISTRICT 2 | Jan 20 – 3 p.m. | Hidden Hills Golf and Country Club Director: Gus Ternoey, gus@dashwheelfarms.ca |
DISTRICT 3 | Jan 18 – 4 p.m. | Wyoming Fair Grounds Director: Julie Maw – julie@juliemaw.com |
DISTRICT 4 | Jan 21 – 9 a.m. | Lucan Community Centre Director: Steve Twynstra, steve@twilightacrefarms.ca |
DISTRICT 5 | Jan 12 – 9 a.m. | Malahide Community Place Director: Ann Vermeersch, ann@tillvalleyfarms.com |
DISTRICT 6 | Jan 11 – 9 a.m. *new date* | Mutual Room, Riverside Exhibition Centre (Caledonia Fairgrounds) Director: Jeff Barlow, jeff@barlowfarms.ca |
DISTRICT 7 | Jan 22 – 9 a.m. | Innerkip Community Centre Director: Angela Zilke, angzilke@gmail.com |
DISTRICT 8 | Jan 19 – 9 a.m. 8:30 a.m. Registration and refreshments | Holmesville Community Centre Director: Jeff Klomps, jklomps14@gmail.com |
DISTRICT 9 | Jan 20 – 9:30 a.m. | Mitchell Golf and Country Club Director: Josh Boersen, jboersen@gmail.com |
DISTRICT 10 | Jan 19 – 9:30 a.m. | Clifford Community Hall Director: Steve Lake, lake.steve@gmail.com |
DISTRICT 11 | Jan 13 – 10 a.m. | Faith Community Presbyterian Church Director: Leo Blydorp, leo.blydorp@gmail.com |
DISTRICT 12 | Jan 14 – 9:30 a.m. | The Best Western Plus Director: Jeff Harrison, jeffh.gfo@gmail.com |
DISTRICT 13 | Jan 13 – 10 a.m. | Elgin Lions Club Director: Lloyd Crowe, gfolloyd@gmail.com |
DISTRICT 14 | Jan 12 – 9 a.m. | North Stormont Place Director: Alan Kruszel, akruszel.gfo@gmail.com |
DISTRICT 15 | Jan 14 – 9 a.m. | Kerns Community Hall Director: Jason Seed, jasonseed13@gmail.com |
2027 District Meeting Prize Draw
All current farmer-members that attend their January District Grain Committee Meeting in-person will receive a chance to win a Grain Farmers of Ontario Winter Warm-up prize pack valued at $150. Prize pack includes a drink tumbler, toque, and $100 Tim Horton’s gift card. One prize will be awarded per district.
2027 Giveaway Terms and Conditions
2027 Meeting results
Director election results will be posted here as January District Meetings are completed.