Huron Food Action Network is holding event to discuss Food Hubs in Huron County 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.
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 Concert 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
Ontario Soil & Crop Improvement Association Food Safety Webinars Explaining food safety risks and the good agricultural practices you can put in place to reduce or eliminate those risks. Run 1 to 1 and a half hours May 2 - Building Maintenance, Pest Control and Visitors May 16th - Soil Amendments May 30th - Pre and Post Harvest Water June 13 - Recall and Traceability June 27th - Worker Practices All start at 7 p.m. For additional details or to register for any of the webinars go to the OSCIA website - www.ontariosoilcrop.org
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 12-15 - Livestock Auction Markets' Association AGM and Convention Oakwood Resort, Grand Bend Hosted by Ontario Livestock Auction Markets's Association and Brussels Livestock www.lmacmarkets.ca
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 management from industry leaders www.cafanet.com or 1-877-474-2871
June 3-5 - Ontario Livestock Dealers Association AGM and Convention Sheraton on the Falls - Niagara Falls
June 11 - Breakfast On The Farm Veldale Farms - 545416 Pattullo Avenue, Woodstock 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Showcase for agriculture giving non-farmers a chance to meet real farmers and members of the agrifood industry. Reserve your free tickets through the Farm and Food Care Ontario website - www.farmfoodcareon.org
June 12th - Ontario Agricultural Hall of Fame Association Induction Ceremony Country Heritage Park - Milton 2 p.m. For more information - check out the Ontario Agricultural Hall of Fame Association website - http://www.oahf.on.ca/
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
July 14 - Farm Smart Expo - agronimc and diagnostic day Elora Research Station Check out the Farm Smart Conference website for details
July 20-21 - Beef Farmers of Ontario Summer Meeting Pembroke
August 24-27th - Canadian Plowing Championships Anderson Links - Ottawa www.cpc-16.org
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
