Paul Hoekstra
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Father, husband, pretend athlete. Vice President, Strategic Development, Grain Farmers of Ontario @grainfarmers. Opinions are my own.
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At the Seeds Canada AGM, Karis Gutter, Tyler McCain & Michael Harvey (with Cami Ryan moderating) offered timely insights on how political and budgetary shifts could shape our sector.
Great to see Ontario Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness investing $5.4M in agri-food research with University of Guelph. Proud to highlight how research delivers real results for farmers: boosting yields, resilience, and enhancing sustainability. Let’s keep building on this momentum! #ontag #research #innovation
Attending #IOPC2025 in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil this week to connect with oilseed producers and the value chain from the Americas and EU. Big conversations ahead from trade to sustainability. #AgTrade #Oilseeds #Sustainability Grain Farmers of Ontario
On July 25, GFO's MD&S team, along with Josh Boersen, hosted African millers from Ghana, Mozambique, Nigeria, and Uganda to highlight the quality and reliability of Ontario-grown CESRW wheat. Tour stops included P&H Hamilton, HOPA, and District 6 Director Jeff Barlow's farm.
Thanks for Josh Boersen Jeff Barlow Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority Parrish & Heimbecker, Ltd and the Grain Farmers of Ontario team of Dana Dickerson Rachel Zimic for their tireless efforts to promote Ontario grains, our farmers, and the potential of #OntAg!!
We need YOU! 🫵 The GFO booth at the @letsgototheex is always a hit, and it’s powered by farmer volunteers. 6-hour shifts, compensation, and the chance to share what grain farming is all about. Want to help out? Email [email protected].
Last week, Jeff Harrison (Jeff Harrison), chair, and Paul Hoekstra (Paul Hoekstra), vice president of strategic development, represented Grain Farmers of Ontario at the International Oilseed Producers' Dialogue (IOPD) in Brazil. The annual gathering convened stakeholders from
🚨Our thoughts are with the #ontag farmers currently navigating drought conditions. Thank you to Grain Farmers of Ontario for hosting such a timely webinar for the community. We encourage those impacted to join the session at the link below for updates and resources.
Excellent video by Grain Farmers of Ontario on the importance of investing in port infrastructure. Strong ports = strong #trade. Investing in port infrastructure fuels jobs, boosts #cdnag exports, and ensures food security for generations.