March 22nd - Grain Farmers of Ontario March Classic This year's theme - Cultivating Consumer Relationships London Convention Centre www.gfo.ca/MarchClassic
March 22-23 - Ontario Pork Annual General Meeting Delta Guelph Hotel and Conference Centre This year's theme: Era of Change and Accountability Also official launch of Ontario Pork's first-ever Social Responsibility report. Details on the Ontario Pork website.
March 24th - Great Lakes Agricultural Stewardship Initiative Workshop Durham Town Hall Includes sessions on cost-share opportunities, the Farmland Health Checkup Process and incentive programs for cover cropping Contact: Ian McCormick - 519-367-3040, extension 249 email j.mccormick@svca.on.ca
March 24 - Hay - Making the Most of It At the Lely Training Centre, Woodstock Speakers on topics including benefits of forages in your rotation and the advance payment program for forages $25, includes lunch. 1-877-892-8663
March 25-27 - All Equine Show Western Fair District, London Three days of clinics, demonstrations, entertainment and shopping for horse professionals and enthusiasts. 12-8 on Friday - 10-8 Saturday - 10-5 on Sunday
March 29th - Soil Insect ID Workshop Grey Ag Services, Markdale 1:30-3:30 $10 per peson Call 519-986-3756 to register by March 24th
March 30-31st - Drayton Farm Show Drayton PMD Arena Complex - Drayton Sponsored by the Drayton Kinsmen Details on their website - www.draytonkinsmen.ca
March 31st - Horse Health Night Grey Ag Services, Markdale 7:30-9:30 p.m. $10 per person Call 519-986-3756 to register by March 28th
March 31st - The Value of Marginal Land Jointly presented by ALUS Grey Bruce and Grey Ag Services 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. $20 per person Pre-register by March 24th.
March 31 - Huron Soil and Crop Associatoin Spring Meeting Holmesville Community Centre Featuring Rick Cruse from Iowa State and OMAFRA's Kevin McKagaue Free to Huron SCIA members.
March 31st - 2016 Agri-Food Conference At the Delta Hotel and Conference Centre, Guelph Theme is 'Responsibilities in a Demanding World' Presented by the Ontario Institute of Agrologists Challenges and opportunities in the food chain will be discussed Grant available for up to 50 students in an agricutlure or environmental related discipline to attend at a discounted conference rate oia.on.ca/oia-conference-agm-home/2016
March 31st to April 1st - Responsibilties in a Demanding World Looking at challenges and opportunities happeing today throughout the food chain. Hosted by the Ontario Institute of Agrologists Delta Hotel and Conference Center, Guelph www.oia.on.ca
April 2 - Perth County Junior Farmers Banquet Kinkora Hall
April 5-6 - 16th Annual London Swine Converence DoubleTree by Hilton - London This year's theme - 'A Platform For Success" Tuesday's program focuses on sow production - Wednesdays on wean to finish production www.londonswineconference.ca
April 6-7 - Canadian Dairy Xpo Stratford Rotary Complex, Stratford. 9-4 both days Includes CheeseFest - April 6th - 4-7 p.m.
April 7 - Farm & Food Care Ontario presents Community of Practice At the Holiday Inn, Guelph For agriculture water and nutrient professionals Event is free but space is limited Register by March 30th through the eventbrite website www.eventbrite.ca/e/agricultural-community-of-practice-meeting-tickets-22413234588
April 9 - Huron County Federation of Agriculture 75th Anniversary Gala Celebrating the storng history of agriculture, its current innovation and continuing growth in Huron County Goderich Knights of Columbus Hall www.hcfa.on.ca
April 9 - Canadian Meat Goat Association Annual General Meeting Ancaster Fairgrounds To register or for more information email tealssausage@optionsdsl.ca
April 12-13 - Farm & Food Care Ontario Annual General Meeting and Conference Teatro Conference and Event Centre, Milton. www.farmfoodcare.org
April 30th - 1016 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo Kick-Off Event At Drayton Festival Theatre 2 p.m. - Ty Baynton and Wendell Ferguson 7:30 p.m. - Wendell Ferguson and Western Swing Authority Proceeds to the International Plowing Match and Rural Expo in Wellington County and to benefit charitable programs at the Drayton Festival Theatre All tickets 35 dollars 519-638-5555 or draytonfestivaltheatre.com
May 18 - CAFA Farm Succession Update Delta Hotel, Guelph Learn about how family, management and ownership interact during farm succession An in-depth look at the 3 Circle Model www.cafanet.com
June 2 - Farm Management Update - Building The Rocket Ship Quality Inn, Woodstock Learn about the latest in farm amangement from industry leaders www.cafanet.com or 1-877-474-2871
September 13-15 - Canada's Outdoor Farm Show Woodstock www.outdoorfarmshow.com
September 20-24 - International Plowing Match and Rural Expo Minto, Wellington County www.plowingmatch.org/home-2016
