Grain Farmers of Ontario

Tariffs and trade top industry challenges at Grain Farmers of Ontario annual meeting

Economic challenges arising from geo-political tensions top discussion at the event, held in conjunction with Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show 2025

By Sarah McGoldrick September 10, 2025

Ontario grain farmers continue to face financial risks due to high input costs and low commodity prices, Grain Farmers of Ontario Chair Jeff Harrison said at the organization’s annual meeting at the Craigowan Golf Club north of Woodstock Sept. 9.

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New coalition formed to advocate for ethanol production

By Diana Martin and Jonah Grignon February 21, 2025

Grain Farmers of Ontario (GFO) has partnered with Canada’s largest fuel ethanol producers to launch the Farms and Fuels Alliance (FFA).The FFA was formed to strengthen Canadian biofuel production, promote […] Read more

The official launch of the funding campaign to establish the Global Agriculture Technology Exchange (GATE) has been postponed, with Cereals’ Canada’s June 27 board meeting expected to clarify which members are staying and which might leave. Photo: Screencap via gate-canada.ca

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Provincial associations commit funds to new facility

By Karen Briere September 17, 2024

Four organizations announced funding for the planned Global Agriculture Technology Exchange in Winnipeg Sept. 17.

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GFO Scholarship program accepting applications

June 14, 2024

Grain Farmers of Ontario is accepting applications for the Grain Farmers of Ontario Legacy Scholarship. The deadline to apply is July 21, 2024. Now in its third year, the scholarship program supports students in any area of study that will […] Read more

(L to R): Crosby Devitt, Grain Farmers of Ontario CEO; Ontario Agriculture and Agri-food Minister Lisa Thompson; Jeff Harrison, Grain Farmers of Ontario chair.

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GFO presents province with Gloves of Gratitude

Award recognizes enhanced design of the Ontario RMP and its success for the 2023 growing season

By Farmtario Staff May 31, 2024

Grain Farmers of Ontario recently awarded Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Minister Lisa Thompson and the Ontario government with the Grain Farmers of Ontario Gloves of Gratitude at Queen’s […] Read more

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GFO seeks government support for passing Bill C-234

By Farmtario Staff January 31, 2024

The Grain Farmers of Ontario is encouraging all Members of Parliament, across all parties, to show support for farmers and farm families by passing Bill C-234 as soon as possible. […] Read more

File photo of laker vessels navigating the Welland Canal. (JonathanNicholls/iStock/Getty Images)

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Seaway strike backs up Ontario grain

Prairie grain may follow suit if strike backs up traffic via Thunder Bay, GFO warns

By Alex McCuaig October 26, 2023

The nature of eastern Canadian grain logistics, and a strike by St. Lawrence Seaway workers who operate the system’s canals, will see cascading impacts across the system if the situation […] Read more

A ship is docked for unloading at G3’s St. Lawrence River terminal at Trois-Rivieres, Que. (G3.ca)

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Keep Ontario’s grain moving

Grain Farmers of Ontario urging union, federal government to find quick resolution to end Seaway workers' strike

By Farmtario Staff October 23, 2023

The Grain Farmers of Ontario is urging the Canadian government to ensure grain continues to flow through the St. Lawrence Seaway this harvest season in light of the recent strike […] Read more

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