April 5-6 - 16th Annual London Swine Conference 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 7th - 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 This is the workshop originally scheduled for March 24th but postponed because of the weather Contact Ian McCormick @ 519-367-3040, extension 249 or email j.mccormick@svca.on.ca
April 7 - Farm & Food Care Ontario presents Community of Practice At the Holiday Inn, Guelph For agriculture water and nutrient professionals Details on the Eventbrite website.
April 8 - Wellington Christian Farmers Federation Annual General Meeting and Banquet Alma Community Centre Refreshments at 7 - dinner at 7:30 $15 per plate RSVP any board member by April 6th
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 Keynote speaker: Andrew Campbell of Fresh Air Media Includes 4th annual Share Your Herd sale To register or for more information - canadianmeatgoat.com or call 519-824-2942
April 12-13 - Farm & Food Care Ontario Annual General Meeting and Conference Teatro Conference and Event Centre, Milton. Conference and speakers program on April 13th - 8:30-3:30. $65 before April 1st - $80 after www.farmfoodcare.org
April 14 - Ag Business & Crop's Palmerston Grand Opening 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. - ribbon cutting at 11 Palmerston Industrial Park info@agbusiness.ca
April 14-15 - Roots of Bruce 2016 Walkerton Agricultural Society Buildings Annual event for grade 5 and 6 students in the Bluewater District School Board, Bruce Grey Catholic District School Board and homeschooled in Grey and Bruce www.rootsofbruce.com
April 15th - Bruce & Grey County Federations of Agriculture Awards Night Elmwood Community Centre Social at 6:30 - Dinner at 7 Guest speaker - Dan Needles Awards include Bruce County Federation of Agriculture Award of Merit and the Tommy Cooper Award Tickets $25 - call 519-364-3050
April 16th - Huron County Beef Producers Barbecue and Dance Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre Barbecue 6-8 Dance 8:30-12:30 Tickets $20 - children, 4-12, $5 Contact Harvey Hoggart at 519-482-9157
April 19-20 - 19th annual Grown in Grey Chatsworth Community Centre 2 day agricultural education event specifically designed for elementary school children - grades 3-6 - and their teachers. www.growningrey.org email growningrey@gmail.com
April 29th - Ontario Agricultural Hall of Fame Open House and Reception At the Hall's new location - the Ontario AgriCentre, 100 Stone Road West, Guelph 3 p.m.
April 30th - 2016 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
July 6 - Ontario Canola Growers Association Annual Crop Production Tour 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Highway 6 - Ferndale Flats, Bruce County, Carlotte Farms Featuring trials including twin row Monseum planter trial www.ontariocanolagrowers.ca
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
