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 29th Banquet ticket $30 - must be purchased by May 6th
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 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 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 6th - Huron County Progressive Safety Day Seaforth Ag Society, Seaforth 9 a.m. start time For children 5-12 years old to provide education and training to make farm and country life safer and healthier for children. Cost is $5 - includes lunch, snacks, a T-shirt and a take-home 'goody' bag. Search for Huron County Progressive Safety Day on Facebook.
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
July 22nd - Bruce County Federation of Agriculture 7th anniversary celebration Cargill Community Centre Social at 6 - dinner at 7 Guest speaker - Michael 'Pinball' Clemens Tickets $40 each 519-364-3050 or 1-800-275-9551
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
