Larry Davis has represented farmers in Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk counties as a director on the Ontario Federation of Agriculture board since 1989.
He farms near Burford with his wife and son, raising sheep and growing hay, corn, and soybeans as well as miscanthus, a crop used for sustainable natural energy, animal bedding, and products like fibreboard.
Larry is a strong believer in the power of collaboration. He was a founding director of the Ontario Hay and Forage Producers Marketing Co-op, the Ontario Biomass Producers Co-op, and the Integrated Grain Processing Co-op.
He is a long-time volunteer with the Burford Fair, a past president of the Brant County Soil and Crop Improvement Association and the Brant County Federation of Agriculture, and is involved with the Canadian National Exhibition, the Lake Erie Region Source Water Protection Committee, Grand River Conservation Authority Low Water Response Team Committee, Brant Community Foundation and the Brant Food Systems Coalition with Brant County Health Unit. Larry is also an instructor in farm machinery and maintenance at Conestoga College.
In addition to a strong interest in soil health and water quality, Larry has for decades championed the search for solutions to stray voltage issues affecting Ontario farmers.
In his spare time, he enjoys singing with the Brant Men of Song and the Canadian Male Chorus and is a director with the Burford Saddle Club. He’s also the town crier for Brant County, and a member of the Ancient and Honourable Guild of Town Criers.
OFA committee participation
Larry is a member of the OFA’s Annual General Meeting and Energy committees.
OFA board liaison positions
Larry represents OFA as a board liaison at Canadian Thoroughbred Horse Society (Ontario), Farm & Food Care Ontario, Federation of Cannabis Farmers, Ontario Flue-Cured Tobacco Growers, and the Ontario Harness Horse Association.
Contact Information:
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