June 17 – 18, 2009 : Food Meets Function, London : The conference will deliver information on the latest human nutritional science and explore the healthfulness of functional foods. Expert speakers will provide key information on the Canadian and international functional food perspectives. The Food meets Function conference is a premiere opportunity for value chain innovators to network and develop new markets. For conference program and sponsorship details, visit the conference website at www.foodmeetsfunction.ca.

September 21, 22 & 23, 2009 : Dundas County Cattlemen’s are organizing a Farm Tour to the Northeast as well as a day at the International Plowing Match in Earlton. The cost to attend is approximately $250.00 per person for travel, accommodation and entry to the match. Those interested are asked to register before July 9th, 2009. To register or for more information please contact: Nancy Woldike at 613.989.3049 or via email at stenanjerseys@sympatico.ca; Cora VandenBerg at 613.774.5974 or Stuart Clarke at 613.932.8334.

September 22 -26, 2009 : International Plowing Match and Rural Expo at Earlton in the District of Temiskaming. For more information, you can contact the IPM 2009 Office in New Liskeard at 1.877.647.6910 or the Ontario Plowman’s Association at 1.800.661.7569 or visit www.plowingmatch.org.

Grower Pesticide Safety Certification

Visit the program website at:

http://www.ridgetownc.uoguelph.ca/opep/GrowerTraining/courses.cfm.