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GFO gets ready for March Classic

Grain Farmers of Ontario has opened registration for the 2019 March Classic and this year's theme is Growing Momentum.

It is the largest grain-focused conference in Eastern Canada, bringing together more than 700 farmers, government and agriculture industry leaders from across Ontario.

The conference will be held Tuesday, March 19.

Speakers at this year‘s March Classic include: Rick Mercer, Host of the The Rick Mercer Report for 15 years The Honourable Peter MacKay, Canada‘s former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Minister of National Defense, Minister of Justice and Attorney General Jennifer Moss, Co-founder of Plasticity Labs, Author, and 2016 Canadian Business Innovator of the Year

The March Classic features over 70 exhibitors from across Ontario, including equipment, seed, and agriculture retail companies.

The 2019 conference will be held at the London Convention Centre.

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