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OFVC gears up for live event

The Ontario Fruit & Vegetable Convention returns to Niagara Falls for February 22-23, 2023, anticipating a big crowd for the live event. The highlights brochure contains all the details for special events – Ontario Cider Competition, ONHops Brewoff, Young Farmer Forum -- as well as the speaker sessions.

Note that early bird pricing of $125/room is offered by the Embassy Suites hotel until January 31, 2023 or until the block of rooms is sold.

Early bird pre-registration for the convention is accepted online until February 15, 2023.  

Source : The Grower

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