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March Classic Early Bird Winner

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GUELPH, ON (February 6, 2018) – Grain Farmers of Ontario would like to congratulate Laurie Lassaline from Oil Springs, Ontario as the winner of January’s March Classic early bird draw! Laurie will be receiving a Good in Every Grain prize pack.

Everyone who registers for the March Classic before the end of February, including those who registered in January, will be eligible to win a second early bird prize from Good in Every Grain.

The deadline for the second early bird draw to win a Good in Every Grain prize pack is February 28, 2018. The 2018 March Classic will be held on March 20 at the London Convention Centre in London, ON. For more information and to register, visit gfo.ca/marchclassic.

“This year the March Classic will focus on the theme ‘Leadership for Tomorrow.’ We have an outstanding line up of speakers to discuss perseverance in hardship, building communities, the ecological future of Canada and more,” said Victoria Berry, Manager, Communications at Grain Farmers of Ontario. “The March Classic brings together hundreds of farmer-members, agriculture industry leaders and our partners in the industry. We encourage attendees to take advantage of the early bird registration draw.”

To skip the line at the conference, pre-registered attendees will be able to pick-up their name badges and meal tickets on the 2nd floor at the DoubleTree by Hilton hotel Monday, March 19, from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m., sponsored by SGS Agriculture and Food.

For those looking for accommodations, a room block is available at the DoubleTree by Hilton hotel until February 18, 2018. Use code “GFI” to book under Grain Farmers of Ontario room block.

Call: Direct Line: 519-439-1661 or 1-800-HILTONS
Website: doubletree.hilton.com

GRAIN FARMERS OF ONTARIO

Grain Farmers of Ontario is the province’s largest commodity organization, representing Ontario’s 28,000 barley, corn, oat, soybean and wheat farmers. The crops they grow cover 6 million acres of farm land across the province, generate over $2.5 billion in farm gate receipts, result in over $9 billion in economic output and are responsible for over 40,000 jobs in the province.

CONTACT:

Victoria Berry, Manager, Communications –  (226) 820-6641vberry@gfo.ca

Crosby Devitt, Vice President, Strategic Development –  (519) 835-2767; cdevitt@gfo.ca