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Grain Farmers of Ontario March Classic Event

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Grain Farmers of Ontario March Classic Event

Time: March 22, 2016 all day
Location: London Convention Centre
City/Town: London
Website or Map: http://www.gfo.ca
Event Type: conference, and, tradeshow
Organized By: OntAG Admin
Latest Activity: Mar 12, 2016

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Event Description

Presented by Grain Farmers of Ontario.

The March Classic is the largest grain-focused conference in Eastern Canada drawing upwards of 700 attendees from farms across Ontario, government, and industry.

Conference attendees will receive presentations from four world-class speakers, as well as updates from Grain Farmers of Ontario. Throughout the day, the exhibit hall hosts over 60 exhibits, including large machinery, as well as special benefits like meet-and-greets with celebrities. Those who stay for the evening banquet will enjoy continued conversations while dining and being entertained by a top-notch performer.

The 2016 event will continue to build on the success of past conferences centred around the theme of 'Cultivating Consumer Relationships' with speakers focusing on demographic trends, business management, and public perception. Additional details about the speaker line-up will be released in the coming months.

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