February 7 - Ottawa Valley Meat Rabbit Producers’ Association General Meeting (Evening) at the home of Dave Garland Contact Helen Holmes 613-774-2483 to time and directions
February 7-8 - OSCIA Annual Meeting, Sheraton Fallsview Hotel, Niagara Falls Visit http://www.ontariosoilcrop.org/
February 7-9 - Canadian International Farm Equipment Show, International Centre, 6900 Airport Road, Toronto. Contact 1-888-689-3721 or visit www.torontofarmshow.com
February 10-11 - Introduction to Ecological Farming Practices two-day course on principles of ecological farming, crop rotation, livestock health, composting and soil management, Storrington Centre, Kingston, Cost $60 or $90 for two people from the same farm. Bring lunch and a mug. To register contact Andrea Cumpson, 613-353-2260
February 15-16 - Ontario Fruit & Vegetable Convention, Brock University, St. Catharines Cost $60/day or $90/2 days, Pre-register by February 4 incl. lunch Contact 1-800-387-3276 or 613-475-4769 or visit http://www.annexweb.com/OF&VC/OFVCindex.htm
February 15-17 - 2006 Managing Excellence in Agriculture Bilingual Conference, Professional development and networking opportunity for farmers and farm families Saint-Sauveur, Quebec Visit www.farmcentre.com/english/conference/2006/index.htm
February 15-18 - National Farm Machinery Show and Championship Tractor Pull, Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, KY Visit www.farmmachineryshow.org
February 18 - OAAS Annual Convention, the Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies Annual Meeting and Convention, Fairmont Royal York Hotel, Toronto Visit www.ontariofairs.com/convention/
February 20-21 - 2006 Ontario Turfgrass Symposium, University of Guelph Visit www.open.uoguelph.ca
February 21 - Woodlot Conference "Climate Changes – Will your Woodlot?" W.B. George, Kemptville College, Kemptville, Featured Speaker David Philips, Senior Climatologist, Environment Canada, 9:15 am – 3:30 pm Registration at door from 8:00 am – 9:30 am Cost $25 per person includes lunch Contact Dave MacNaughtan 613-258-8365 or OMAFRA Kemptville Resource Centre 613-258-8295
February 21 - Maxville Dairy Day, Maxville Sports Complex, Maxville Cost $20 incl. hot lunch, Registration at door 10 am, Program 10:30 am – 3:30 pm Maxville Contact Gerry Wever 613-445-9843
February 21 - Swine Liquid Feeding Seminar, Arden Park Hotel, Stratford 9:30 am – 3:30 pm Cost $50 SLFA members, $80 non-members includes lunch Register by February 17 Contact Michael Park 519-271-0281 or Email michael.park@omafra.gov.on.ca
February 21-22 - Ontario Holstein Branch Annual Meeting, Quality Inn, Woodstock
February 21-22 - Innovative Farmers Conference "Diversification and Management for Profit", Best Western Lamplighter Inn and Conference Center, 591 Wellington Road South, London Contact IFAO Head Office 519-769-2443, email ifao@ifao.com or visit www.ifao.com
February 22 - Kemptville Dairy Day, W.B. George Centre, Kemptville College, Kemptville Cost $20 incl. hot lunch, Registration at door 10 am, Program 10:30 am – 3:30 pm Contact Blair Murray, OMAFRA, 613-258-8300 for program coordination and Norma Smith 613-652-4006 for displays
Feb 22, Mar 1, 8&15 - Farm Succession Planning Introduction Course for Farm Advisor done by web classroom 7 pm – 9 pm for 4 weeks Cost $199 + GST with $100 refund for the first 22 participants who complete the course and its evaluation. Participants will have live audio and video, and direct communication with the instructor and other classmates. Contact Lee Davis 1-800-668-6284 ext 222 or Email davis@oati.com or visit www.oati.com
February 22-23 - Ontario Cattlemen’s Assoc. Annual Meeting, Doubletree International Plaza Hotel, 655 Dixon Road, Toronto Visit www.cattle.guelph.on.ca
February 23 - Eastern Ontario Crop Conference, W. B. George, Kemptville College, Kemptville Pre-register by February 6 $40 incl. lunch, after February 6 $55 and $60 at door with no lunch. For more information contact OMAFRA Kemptville Resource Centre 613-258-8295/8374 or Email sandi.barrett@omafra.gov.on.ca
February 23 - Southwest Ontario Pork Conference, Ridgetown College Contact Ag Business Centre 519-674-1596 or Email abc@ridgetownc.uoguelph.ca
February 23 - Southwestern Dairy Symposium, Woodstock Fairgrounds, Woodstock 9 am Cost $25 incl. lunch Registration at door Contact Flora Rodenburg 519-467-5294 or Email jrodenburg@xplornet.com
February 23 - Ontario Holstein Branch Board of Directors Meetings
February 23-25 - New York Farm Show, Syracuse, New York Visit www.newyorkfarmshow.com
February 25 - Ontario Sheep Marketing Agency District 8 bus trip to Spencerville Sheep Day. Cost: $35.00 includes transportation, meal and registration. For details and reservation contact Barb 613-968-8698
February 25 - Eco Farm Day 2006 "Agriculture for Health and Nutrition" Ramada Inn, Cornwall Cost $45 non-member, $35 COG member Contact Faith Philips 613-525-4114, Email phillipskf@hotmail.com or Visit www.cog.ca/ottawa/index.html
February 28 - Tie Stall Housing Design 1-day Seminar, Kemptville College, Purvis Hall, Kemptville 9:30 am Cost $50 Topics include stall design, ventilation, feed and water, manure, lighting, milking systems. To register call the Agricultural Information Contact Centre 1-877-424-1300 or Email ag.info@omafra.gov.on.ca
February 28 - Occupational Health and Safety Act and Farming Operations Public Information Session for employers and employees, Kemptville College, Kemptville 9:30 am – 12 noon To register call the Agricultural Information Contact Centre 1-877-424-1300
February 28 - 4-H Leader/Volunteer Training 7-9 pm, LePrade Centre, Chesterville The event will be chaired by Tammy Kearney, 4-H Ontario ASR. Bring a desert and share some fellowship with your fellow leaders and volunteers.
Feb. 28-March 1 - Nutrient Management "Regulation Refresher 2-day Course" 9 am – 5 pm Kemptville This course is only for those individuals who are already certified. To register call 1-866-242-4460 or Email nman@omafra.gov.on.ca
March 1 - Occupational Health and Safety Act and Farming Operations Public Information Session (French only) for employers and employees, Alfred College, Alfred 9:30 am – 12 noon To register call the Agricultural Information Contact Centre 1-877-424-1300
March 1-2 - Free Stall Housing Design 2-day Seminar, Kemptville College, Purvis Hall, Kemptville 9:30 am Cost $100 Topics include layout and stall design, ventilation, feed and water, manure, lighting, parlor selection and design. To register call the Agricultural Information Contact Centre 1-877-424-1300 or Email ag.info@omafra.gov.on.ca
March 1-2 - 2006 East Central Farm Show – Morrow Building, Peterborough Fair Grounds, Peterborough, Ontario. Wednesday March 1, 11 am to 9:30 pm and Thursday March 2, 10 am to 4 pm. General admission $2.00. For more information contact Getha Sherry 705-745-9748
March 3-4 - Ontario Hereford Association Annual Meeting hosted by the Ottawa Valley Hereford Club, W.B. George, Kemptville College, Kemptville Register by February 1st Contact Lynda McCuaig 613-822-0884
March 4 - Seedy Saturday, a primarily a seed sale and exchange, Ron Kolbus Lakeside Centre, Britannia Beach, 2805 Carling avenue, Ottawa, 10 am – 3 pm The fee for the day is $25 for the first table and $15 for a second table, setup 8 am. Contact Greta Kryger Email greta@seeds-organic.com
March 4-5 - Introduction to Ecological Agriculture course, College d’Alfred, Alfred. Topics to be discussed crop rotation, weed management, livestock health, composting and soil management. To register call EFAO at 519-822-8606 or info@efao.ca
March 7 - Joint Corn/Soybean/Wheat Conference, London Convention Centre
March 8-10 - Western Fair Farm Show, Western Fairgrounds, 900 King St., London, Visit www.westernfair.com/shows/farm.html
March 8-10 - Ontario Environment Industry Association (ONEIA) third National Conference and Exhibition; Integrated Solutions to Manure Management III (ISTMM III) – Managing Nutrients and Biomass for a Sustainable rural Economy at the London Convention Centre Contact 416-426-7029 or visit www.istmm.com
March 9 - Profitable Pastures, Douro Community Centre, Douro Key Speaker Jim Gerrish Contact 519-986-1484 or visit www.ontarioforagecouncil.com
March 9 - L’assemblée générale annuelle de l’Union des cultivateurs franco-ontariens (UCFO)
March 9 - Soil Health and Fertility in Organic Systems Seminar, Kingston, Cost $60 includes lunch. To register call EFAO at 519-822-8606 or info@efao.ca
March 11 - Eastern Ontario Beef Day, Winchester Arena/Community Centre, Winchester 9 am – 3 pm Cost $15 includes lunch Contact your local County Cattlemen’s Executive to register prior to February 28th
March 11 - Kemptville College Classic Sale, 12 noon, Contact Blair Dow 613-258-8336, ext 281
March 14-16 - Ottawa Valley Farm Show, Lansdowne Park, Ottawa Visit www.ottawafarmshow.com
March 15-16 - Ontario Pork Annual Meeting, London Convention Centre, London Visit www.ontariopork.on.ca
March 16-19 - CAM-AM Equine All Breeds Equine Emporium, London Visit www.can-amequine.com/index2.html
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