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Mar 23 - Midwestern Ontario Agricultural Calendar

March 24 - Grain Farmers of Ontario March Classic London Convention Centre This year's theme: Ontario Grains - Growing Stronger Together www.gfo.ca/marchclassic.aspx

March 24th - Horse Health Night Grey Ag Services - Markdale 730-930 $10 per person Pre register through Grey Ag Services by March 20th.

March 24th - 6th Annual Ontario Hazelnut Associatoin Symposium Best Western Plus Brant Park Inn and Conference Centre, Brantford Includes the annual general meeting of the Ontario Hazelnut Association RSVP johnkelly@ontariohazelnuts.com.

March 24-25 - Ontario Pork Annual General Meeting Delta Guelph Hotel and Conference Centre This year's theme - Respond, Rebound, Reinvest Registration required by March 20th. Details through the Ontario Pork Website - or 519-767-4600, ext. 1402

March 25 - Ontario Veal Association Annual General Meeting Tavistock Memorial Hall 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

March 25th - Home Canning Demonstration Markdale Complex Community Centre and Arena 6:30-9 p.m. $20 per person Pre-register through Grey Ag Services by march 18th.

March 26th - William A. Stewart Lecture and Reception Speaker is former CFL Commissioner Mark Cohon At the London Convention Centre 7 p.m. start. - wine and cheese reception to follow Proceeds to support the Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program Tickets are $100 - through the Rural Ontario Institute at 519-826-4204.

March 27th - 2015 Ontario Farmland Forum Pursuing Diverse and Collaborative Approaches to Farmland Protection Durham Banquet Hall and Convention Centre- Oshawa www.ontariofarmlandtrust.ca

March 27-29 - All Equine - Ontario's Premier Equine Show At the Agriplex, Western Fair District, London. Includes educational clinics on Discipline, Dressage and Western. 2-8 Friday - 10-8 Saturday - 10-5 Sunday.

April 1-2 - London Swine Conference DoubleTree by Hilton - London April 1st - Sows April 2nd - Wean to Finish www.londonswineconference.ca

April 8th - Taking the Challenge out of Conversation - An AMI Workshop For agribusiness owners, family members and employees At the St. Joseph's Parish Hall in Listowel. 8:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost $85 per person - plus taxes Register by April 3rd 519-822-5479 or email info@juiceinc.com

April 9-10 - Roots of Bruce 2015 At the Walkerton Agricultural Society Buildings 9:30-2:15 both days. Students from schools in South Bruce and Grey Counties take part in a half-day program involving interactive learning stations. Website - www.rootsofbruce.com

April 10-11 - Ontario Hereford Association Annual Meeting Holidy Inn Waterfront - Peterborough email ont.herefords@sympatico.ca

April 14-15 - Farm & Food Care Ontario Annual General Meeting and Conference April 14th - Communications Workshop - 7-9:30 p.m. April 15th - Annual General Meeting - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Teatro Conference and Event Centre, Milton Register online at www.farmfoodcare.org

Grain Farmers of Ontario Spring 2015 Marketing Seminars Focussing on the futures markets aspect of your marketing plan. 9:30-3 Pre-registration required Contact Marty Hibbs - 1-800-265-0550 or email mhibbs@gfo.ca April 16 - Guelph April 22 - London April 23 - Mitchell

April 18 - Ontario Shorthorn Association Annual General Meeting Best Western - Milton For more info contact Bernard Leahy at bern.leahy@gmail.com or Jamie Blenkiron at jaimie.ellen@blenviewfarms.com

June 14th - Ontario Agricultural Hall of Fame Induction Country Heritage Park, Milton 7 inductees - including Don Lobb and Earl Wagner from Huron County.

July 30 - August 2nd - Canadian Simmental Convention Lindsay http://www.ontariosimmentalassociation.com/

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