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Veal Farmers of Ontario Annual General Meeting & Producer Education Day

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Veal Farmers of Ontario Annual General Meeting & Producer Education Day

Time: March 13, 2024 from 9am to 3:30pm
Location: The GrandWay Events Centre
City/Town: Elora, Ontario
Website or Map: https://vealfarmers.ca/2024-a…
Phone: 519-824-2942
Event Type: annual, general, meeting
Organized By: Veal Farmers of Ontario (VFO)
Latest Activity: Feb 8, 2024

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Event Description

The Veal Farmers of Ontario (VFO) Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Producer Education Day will be returning to The GrandWay Events Centre in Elora, Ontario on Wednesday, March 13, 2024.

Join us as industry leaders share an overview of the projects and issues directly impacting veal cattle and dairy calf producers that VFO has undertaken in 2023, along with a presentation from the Canadian Beef Check-Off Agency.

Our dynamic speaker line-up also includes Steve Duff, Chief Economist from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, offering a comprehensive look at the current veal cattle market and outlook, and Maranda Klaver, Ontario veal farmer and past Ontario Queen of the Furrow, sharing how her Queen of the Furrow journey has led her to become an advocate for farmer mental wellness.

Our keynote speaker is Michael Young, President of Canada Beef, who will cover the challenges and opportunities facing the Canadian red meat sector in 2024 and beyond.

Click here to learn more about our speakers.

Pre-registration for the AGM and Producer Education Day is required. Tickets are $25 for producer members and $75 for industry partners. Registration includes a hot lunch, enhanced trade show, and the opportunity to win a door prize.

Registration opens on Thursday, February 8, 2024.

Producers are encouraged to register by Wednesday, February 28, 2024, to ensure we can accommodate everyone who would like to attend.

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