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GFO's March Classic To Attract Hundreds

Registration is now open for the March Classic, Grain Farmers of Ontario's annual conference for farmers and industry, being held Tuesday, March 20, 2018.

Anyone who pre-registers by Wednesday, January 31, will be entered into an early bird draw.

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

Speakers at this year’s March Classic include:

Darby Allen, the fire chief who guided the 88,000 residents of Fort McMurray to safety with no loss of life during 2016’s catastrophic Alberta wildfires. And Dr. Laurence C. Smith, one of the world’s leading climate scientists, and he will outline the changes our world will face in both the distant and immediate future.

"Ontario farmers have always looked to the future to grow and prosper. The March Classic this year will focus on “Leadership for Tomorrow” as we discuss the importance of innovation and legacy in building strong agricultural leaders in Ontario,” said Crosby Devitt, Vice President, Strategic Development. “We are hosting sessions with speakers globally known for strong leadership and forward thinking. We are looking forward to learning and having the opportunity to connect with grain farmers.”

The 2018 conference will be held at the London Convention Centre.

For more information and to register, please visit: http://gfo.ca/marchclassic

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