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Mark your Calendar – the March Classic is back

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Mark your Calendar – the March Classic is back

Time: March 19, 2024 all day
Location: RBC
City/Town: London, Ontario
Website or Map: http://www.gfo.ca/MarchClassic
Event Type: seminar
Organized By: Grain Farmers of Ontario
Latest Activity: Jan 4, 2024

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Grain Farmers of Ontario, the province’s largest commodity organization, representing Ontario’s 28,000 barley, corn, oat, soybean, and wheat farmers, will open registration on January 4, 2024, for its 2024 March Classic: Advancing Our Strong Roots. This year’s event will take place on March 19, 2024, at RBC Place in London, Ontario.

The 2024 March Classic lineup includes:

Shawn Hackett, Ag Commodities Expert
Marshall Sewell, Mind your Melon, Mental health and Stress Management advocate, sponsored by FCC
Amanda Lang, Award Winning Business Journalist
Tareq Hadhad, Founder and CEO of Peace By Chocolate, EY Entrepreneur of the Year

“We are excited to be back in London for another entertaining and thought-provoking show,” says Victoria Berry, Manager, Communications, Grain Farmers of Ontario. “The future is built on the foundation we give it, and Ontario grain farming has deep, strong roots that feed this country’s people and support the success of the agriculture industry. In times of challenge, farmers persevere. They learn from the past, and they invest in the future. The farmers of tomorrow, the one percent who will feed the world, will continue to build on these strong roots and show their strength and resilience every season.”

“Every year, the March Classic offers farmers an opportunity to connect and enjoy the camaraderie of a one-day agricultural-focused conference,” says Crosby Devitt, CEO, Grain Farmers of Ontario, “With an impressive lineup of speakers and exciting exhibitors, this year’s event is not to be missed.”

The March Classic has been Grain Farmers of Ontario’s premier event since 2010.

Mark your calendars – registration for the 2024 March Classic opens on January 4, 2024. For more information on speakers and the agenda, visit www.gfo.ca/MarchClassic. Early registrants will be entered into an early-bird draw for an exciting prize, with two chances to win for those who register before February 29.

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