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 20 - Environmental Farm Plan Workshop Listowel Register on the website - www.ontariosoilcrop.org
Huron Food Action Network is holding two events to discuss Food Hubs in Huron County April 21st - Brussels Library - 2-4 p.m. April 28th - Zurich Library - 6-8 p.m. Joan Brady of Sustainable Futures will present the findings of her project 'Growing the Network' Chance to be part of the conversation on next steps to take. RSVP jdunbar@huroncounty.ca by April 19th
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 7th - Unveiling of the Official Sign for the 2017 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo 2 p.m. at the Ryan Farm - 82823 North Line - Walton Refreshments to follow RSVP Lynne Godkin by May 1st - email lgodkin2017@gmail.com
May 14th - Second Annual All-Ontario Judging Competition Hosted by Junior Farmers Association of Ontario and supported by 4-H Ontario At the Ancaster Fair Grounds Awards banquet to follow at the Copetown Community Centre Register online through the Junior Farmers Association of Ontario website - www.jfao.on.ca/pdf/2016AOJCRegistration.pdf $20 registration - $30 after April 22nd Banquet ticket $30 - must be purchased by May 6th
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
