Growing Forward 2 Producer Information Sessions coming up November 24th - Centre Grey Recreation Complex, Markdale - 1 p.m. These sessions are not only an opportunity to learn about the many opportunities under the Growing Forward 2 program, but also an opportunity to learn about what you might need to apply, how to complete the application process, as well as a demonstration of the online application procedure. Contact Lois Sinclair - lois.sinclair@ontariosoilcrop.org November 26th-27th - University of Guelph's Ridgetown Campus Red Carpet Days Opportunity to see what the Ridgetown campus has to offer. Program begins at 10:30 a.m. both days For more information or to register - 519-674-1500, extension 63507 or email rcampus@uoguelph.ca
November 26-28 - National Farmers Union Annual National Convention Doubletree by Hilton, London This year's theme - 'Soil: Our Common Ground' Includes free public event Thursday, November 26th with keynote speaker Jeff Rasawehr on Managing Your Soil - Retoring balance, profits and fulfillment. www.nfu.ca
Nov. 26 - Veal Farmers of Ontario Workshop on antibiotic use in veal production Woodstock OMAFRA Office To register or for more information email info@livestockalliance.ca December 1 - Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario Annual Convention and Banquet St. George Banquet Hall, Waterloo Speakers include Lyndon Carlson from Farm Credit Canada and Andrew Campbell of Fresh Air Media Starts with breakfast at 8 a.m. and wraps up with the evening banquet.
BDO's Annual Ontario Agriculture Roadshow Topics include Canada's International Trade Agreements and Negotiations and Drone Technology and Demo December 3rd - Mitchell December 4th - Woodstock December 8th - Hanover/Walkerton (Knights of Columbus hall between Mildmay and Walkerton) December 11th - Fergus Register by phone - 519-576-5220 (online: https://event.bdo.ca/Ontario-Agriculture-Roadshow)
December 3 - Bruce County Soil and Crop Improvement Association Annual Meeting Paisley Arena 10 a.m. start - lunch at noon Speakers include Aaron Briemer and Mike Strang RSVP adam@hjvequip.com
December 3-5 - Ecological Farmers of Ontario Conference Four Points by Sheraton Hotel, London Theme: 'Our Living Soils' Website - efao.ca http://conference.efao.ca
December 4th - Perth County Federation of Agriculture Annual Meeting and Banquet 7 p.m. Mitchell Golf Club
December 4 - Wellington Soil and Crop Improvement Association Annual General Meeting 9:30-3 Alma Bible Chapel Event registration is on wild apricot website or 519-362-2094 Speakers include Bruce Kelly of Farm & Food Care and Stefan Zehetner
December 8th - Ontario Seed Growers Annual Meeting Four Points Sheraton, London Register by November 20th www.oscia.cloverpad.org/Events
December 9 - OSHAB Big Bug Day Arden Park Hotel, Stratford Topics include what's happening in the U-S on PED and an antimicrobial usage panel discussion. 519-272-1532 for more information. dkaczmarczyk@southwestvets.ca
December 15th - Innovative Farmers Marketing Workshop Springfield Golf and Country Club, Guelph Speakers include Mike Mock with the Andersons Group, Steve Kell with Parrish and Heimbecker and Gord Nysteun with Input Capital. Info and to register - www.ifao.com
December 15th - Forage Focus Conference 2015 Shakespeare Optimist Hall 'Forage Mixtures to Optimize Milk, Cow Health and Profit' www.ontarioforagecouncil.com/programs/forage-focus
January 5 & 6 - South West Agricultural Conference University of Guelph Ridgetown Campus www.southwestagconference.ca
January 6-12 - Grey Bruce Farmers Week Elmwood Community Centre 6th - Beef Day 7th - Dairy Day 8th - Goat Day 9th - Sheep Day 10th - Horse Day 11th - Ecological Day 12th - Crops Day www.greyagservices.ca
January 11th - Grain Farmers of Ontario District 7 - Waterloo/Oxford - Annual Meeting Craigowan Oxford Golf and Country Club R. R. 6, Woodstock 10 a.m. start time
January 13th - Grain Farmers of Ontario District 9 - Perth - Annual Meeting Time and location to be determined.
January 14th - Grain Farmers of Ontario District 8 - Huron - Annual meeting Holmesville Community Centre 9:30 a.m. start time
January 14-15 - Annual Beef Industry Convention Best Western Lamplighter Inn, London www.beefindustryconvention.com
January 15th - Grain Farmers of Ontario District 10 - Grey, Bruce, Wellington - Annual Meeting Clifford Community Hall 9:30 a.m. start time
January 23rd - Farm Smart Conference and Beef Symposium Rozanski Hall, University of Guelph, Guelph Program featuring keynote speaker Doctor Temple Grandin www.farmsmartconference.com
January 27th - Ontario Canola Growers Annual Meeting Nottawasaga Inn 9-3 Keynote speaker - Rob Salk with AgriTrend
February 2-3 - Precision Agriculture Conference Theme - 'Turning Precision Agriculture's Potential into Profits' London Best Western Lamplighter Inn www.farms.com/precisionagriculture
February 4-5 - London Dairy Congress @ Western Fair District Inaugural event Aims to provide the dairy farmer or farm manager with a one-stop experience for all things dairy.
February 9-10 - Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association annual meeting Best Western Lamplighter Inn - London
February 16th - Cattlemen's College Sponsored by Zoetis and held in conjunction with Beef Farmers of Ontario's Annual General Meeting International Plaza Hotel - 655 Dixon Road - Toronto
February 17th and 18th - Beef Farmers of Ontario Annual General Meeting International Plaza Hotel - 655 Dixon Road - Toronto
February 23-24 - Innovative Farmers Annual Conference Speakers on soil health, cover crops, controlled traffic farming and equipment innovations. London
Feb. 24th - Ontario Goat Annual General Meeting - Goff Hall in Woodstock. To register or for more information email info@livestockalliance.ca March 2-4 - Western Fair Farm Show Western Fair Entertainment Centre, London www.westernfairdistrict.com/london-farm-show
March 9 - Veal Farmers of Ontario Annual General Meeting Tavistock To register or for more information email info@livestockalliance.ca April 6-7 - Canadian Dairy Xpo Stratford Rotary Complex, Stratford. 9-4 both days Includes CheeseFest - April 6th - 4-7 p.m.
April 9 - Canadian Meat Goat Association Annual General Meeting Ancaster Fairgrounds To register or for more information email tealssausage@optionsdsl.ca
