Victoria County Sheep Producers meetings, third Wednesday of every month, 7:30 pm, Sunderland Co-op boardroom at Oakwood Location. For more information contact Doug Walden 705-324-7478.
Kawartha Junior Farmers meetings, first Tuesday of every month, 7 pm at the Lindsay Fairground Office. Membership is open for anyone aged 15-29. For more information visit kawarthajf@gmail.com
Lindsay Farmer’s Market – Every Saturday, 7 am – 1 pm – May 7 – Oct 31. Victoria Avenue North (between Kent and Peel Streets).
Haliburton County Farmer’s Market – Every Friday 1 pm – 5 pm – June 17 – Sept 19; also Oct 7 Harvest Market. Located at That Place in Carvavon Restaurant at the corner of Hwy 35 & Hwy 118. For information contact Angela McGreevy at 705-457-9843 or email angelamgcreevy@rocketmail.com.
Kinmount Farmer’s Market – Every Saturday, 9 am – 2 pm – Until Oct 8 2011. Main Street between the Railway Station & Austin Sawmill. For more information call 705-488-2612 or email info@kinmountfarmersmarket.ca.
Bobcaygeon Farmer’s Market – Every Saturday, 8 am – 1 pm at the Bobcaygeon Fairgrounds, 47 Mansfield Street. Visit www.bobcaygeonfarmersmarket.com.
Fenelon Falls Farmer’s Market – Every Friday 2 pm – 7 pm, until Oct 7. Bert’s Appliances Parking Lot, 54 Colborne Street. They are looking for more vendors to join their current selection. For more information email Jan at gjkent@hotmail.com.
September 12
Kawartha Lakes 100 Mile Dinner - Olympia Restaurant, downtown Lindsay, A Celebration of Local Food. First seating at 5 pm, second seating at 7:30 pm. Cost $35 per person. Tickets available at the Economic Development Office 705-324-9411 ext.1232 or at the Olympia Restaurant 705-328-1444. Make your reservations now!
September 21
OSMA Predation Workshop 2 for Sheep, Cattle & Goat Producers – 7:30 pm at Ops Community Centre, Lindsay. Brent Patterson, Research Scientist/Wolves & Deer, Professor Trent University will help better understand the natural history of coyotes and inform more effective ways to deal with coyote depredation. An update of findings from research relevant to livestock will be presented. Jack Kyle, OMAFRA Grazier Specialist will speak on "Grazing Sheep with Minimum Risk". A Producer Panel will also discuss their views and experiences with predation. Free and sponsored by OSMA & Victoria Stewardship Council, MNR. For more information, email Judy Dening at theshepherdsgate@explorer.net.
September 21-25
Lindsay Central Exhibition, Lindsay Fairgrounds. Livestock Shows, 4-H activities, Horse Pull & more. Visit www.lindsayex.com or email info@lindsayex.com.
Sept 29 – Oct 1 Bobcaygeon Fair, Bobcaygeon Fairgrounds. Visit www.bobcaygeonfallfair.com or email margotbrown@gmail.com.
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