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Yeti Cooler Giveaway - Terms and Conditions
No purchase necessary. One entry per person. Open to Canadian dairy producers aged 18 and older. Giveaway ends [Insert Deadline]. Winner will be selected at random and contacted via email.
Yeti Cooler Giveaway - Full Terms & Conditions
1. Eligibility:
This giveaway is open to legal residents of Canada (excluding Quebec) who are 18 years of age or older at the time of entry. Employees of Grand Valley Fortifiers, its affiliates, subsidiaries, and advertising and promotion agencies are not eligible to participate.
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2. Giveaway Period:
The giveaway begins on April 2nd, 2025 ends at 11:59 PM (EST) on April 3rd, 2025. Entries submitted after this deadline will not be eligible.
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3. How to Enter:
No purchase necessary. To enter, participants must complete and submit the giveaway entry form available above. Only one (1) entry per person is permitted. Duplicate entries will be removed.
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4. Prize:
One (1) winner will receive a YETI Tundra® Cooler, with an approximate retail value of $400 CAD. The prize is non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash or other alternatives. Grand Valley Fortifiers reserves the right to substitute the prize with one of equal or greater value if necessary.
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5. Winner Selection & Notification:
The winner will be selected in a random draw from all eligible entries received. The draw will take place on April 7th, 2025. The selected entrant will be notified via the email address provided during entry within five (5) business days of the draw. To be confirmed as the winner, the selected entrant must:
• Respond to the notification within seven (7) days
If the selected entrant does not respond in time or does not meet the eligibility requirements, a new winner will be selected.
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7. General Conditions:
Grand Valley Fortifiers reserves the right to cancel, suspend, or modify the giveaway at any time, without notice, if fraud, technical failures, or any other factor beyond our control impairs the integrity of the giveaway. By entering, participants agree to be bound by these terms and decisions made by Grand Valley Fortifiers, which are final and binding.
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8. Limitation of Liability:
By participating, entrants agree to release and hold harmless Grand Valley Fortifiers, its affiliates, and their respective directors, officers, employees, and agents from any liability, loss, or damage arising out of or in connection with participation in this giveaway or the acceptance, use, or misuse of any prize.
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9. Governing Law:
This giveaway is governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein.
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10. Sponsor:
This giveaway is sponsored by:
Grand Valley Fortifiers
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Cambridge, ON
From the Dairy Grist Blog
The Dairy Grist Blog is where we share practical, research-backed insights for progressive Canadian dairy producers. From nutrition strategies and management tips to industry trends and real on-farm results, each post is written with your operation in mind.
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The Power of Proactive Feed Ordering
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With stress comes resilience
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Why Inflammation Matters
By: Gennadii Bondarenko, Ruminant Nutritionist Grand Valley Fortifiers Recent research demonstrated that systemic inflammation, which occurs in all cows and heifers in the transition period (2-3 weeks before, 2-3 weeks after calving), is the main cause of metabolic...