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2018 OAHF: (William) Barry Hill

Jul 30, 2018

Video: 2018 OAHF: (William) Barry Hill


(William) Barry Hill (1943 - ) Barry Hill of Brant County has made significant contributions to agriculture in Ontario through his insightful leadership of organizations at the provincial level and the development of new initiatives for agriculture and economic sustainability within the First Nations Community. He was instrumental in the formation of the First Nations Agri Group Co-operative, designed to provide purchasing power for crops and livestock inputs, which was seen as a model for other First Nations communities across Canada. He was a board member and president of the Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association, a founding board member of the Integrated Grain Processors Co-operative for the production of ethanol and has provided his business expertise to over 400 businesses through the Two Rivers Community Development Centre. Nominated by the Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association.