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The Ontario Corn Producers’ Association will be holding
its 16th Convention and Annual Meeting on March 2nd and March 3rd at the Hilton Hotel (formerly the Royal Host
& Westin Hotel), Downtown, London. Spouses are welcome to join the program and to attend the annual banquet and social evening on Tuesday night. |
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Convention Program |
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| Tuesday, March 2 | ||
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7:30 a.m. |
Registration
of delegates, members, visitors, media Introduction and Welcome - Bob Down, OCPA President Grains and Oilseeds Markets - Brian Doidge, Market Analyst, Ridgetown College, University of Guelph Corn Extension in Ontario - Greg Stewart, Corn Specialist, OMAFRA New Corn Markets - Chemicals from Corn Derived Polyols - Dr. Dennis Miller, Chemical Engineering Dept., Michigan State University Refreshment Break with Exhibitors What Lies Ahead for Ontario Corn Producers in the 21st Century? - John Oliver, President, Maple Leaf Bio-Concepts, Mississauga Panel Discussion/Question Period Luncheon - East Ballroom - Special Guest Luncheon Speaker - Honourable Michael Harris, Premier of Ontario Production, Trade, and Market Development Opportunities - 1999, 2000 and Beyond - Ryland Utlaut, Chairman, U.S. National Corn Growers’ Association, St. Louis What's Ahead for the Corn Refining Industry? - Jim Grey, President, CASCO U.S. Crop Insurance and Revenue Support Programs - A Look to the Future - Jim Brost, Vice-Chairman, Collins & Associates, Minneapolis, Minnesota Refreshment Break with Exhibitors Corn Breeding - A Look to the Future - Dr. Elizabeth Lee, Corn Breeder, Plant Agriculture Dept., University of Guelph Panel Discussion/Question Period Reception - Exhibit Area Annual Banquet - East Ballroom - Special Guest Speaker, Ron MacLean, Sportscaster, Host, Hockey Night in Canada - Sponsorship courtesy of Cyanamid Crop Protection |
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| Wednesday, March 3 | ||
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9:00 a.m. |
Annual Meeting - committee reports - finances, resolutions, association business For further information contact the OCPA office at (519) 837-1660 or send an e-mail to ontcorn@ontariocorn.org |
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