Ontario Agriculture Roadshow

Event Details

Time: December 9, 2014 from 9:30am to 3pm
Location: Knights of Columbus
Street: Highway 9 between Walkerton and Mildmay
Phone: 519 364 3790
Event Type: complimentary, information, session
Organized By: Genevieve Cavanagh
Latest Activity: Oct 30, 2014

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As part of our continuing commitment to farm communities and agribusiness, BDO is pleased to invite you to a complimentary special information session with lunch on key topics that are affecting the farming industry. Chris Koch of ifican.ca will be the keynote speaker.

Please register online at www.bdo.ca/Ontario-Agriculture-Roadshow or RSVP to Bonnie Weber (Hanover) at bweber@bdo.ca or 519 364 3790.

TOPICS*:

Keynote speaker — Chris Koch

Chris Koch was born and raised in a small farm and ranching community in Alberta. When he’s not out in the field, he’s a motivational speaker allowing him to share his story and experiences in the hopes of encouraging others to live their lives to their greatest potential.
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Annual BDO Agriculture Update — The good and the bad

*And other interesting topics about agriculture.

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