Guelph, Ontario
December 19, 2007
Over 100 soybean producers
attended the Ontario Soybean
Growers (OSG) Committee Members meeting today in London,
Ontario where they expressed their views on the recent OSG Board
of Directors decision to withdraw from the MOU process. Multiple
resolutions were brought forward from several districts across
Ontario requesting the Board of Directors to reconsider resuming
negotiations with Ontario Corn Producer's Association
(OCPA) and the Ontario Wheat Producers' Marketing Board (OWPMB).
Following the Committee Members the OSG Board of Directors met
where a unanimous decision was made to resume MOU negotiations
by meeting with the executives and general managers of OCPA and
OWPMB.
"We had a very positive meeting today, growers expressed their
thoughts and shared their ideas on how they think this process
should move forward," says Leo Guilbeault, Chair, Ontario
Soybean Growers. "Growers presented a very balanced view of what
an amalgamated organization could look like and the opinions
expressed today will be taken into consideration as this renewed
effort moves forward."
OSG's recently developed strategic plan was presented at the
meeting and was received with positive feedback from growers.
The strategic plan complements OSG's mission statement that
focuses on grower opportunities and value added initiatives.
With the outcome of today's meeting MOU negotiations will be
resumed. The participation and dedication of Ontario soybean
growers demonstrates a strong dedication to the continued
advancement of a viable soybean industry in this province. |
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