Colonel Jeremy Hanson, crew member on the space flight to the far side of the moon, will be a feature speaker at the annual Grain Farmers of Ontario’s March Classic next March.
He was born and raised on a farm near Ailsa Craig and is an inspiration for all Ontario farm youth, said Grain Farmers chief executive officer Crosby Devitt.
Also speaking will be Kirsten Hillman, former Canadian Ambassador to the United States. She will talk about trade relationships.
Hanson will also participate in a question period.
The annual even will be Tuesday, March 23, at the Niagara Falls Convention Centre.
