March 22nd - Grain Farmers of Ontario March Classic This year's theme - Cultivating Consumer Relationships London Convention Centre www.gfo.ca/MarchClassic March 22-23 - Ontario Pork Annual General Meeting Delta Guelph Hotel and Conference Centre This year's theme: Era of Change and Accountability Also official launch of Ontario Pork's first-ever Social Responsibility report. Details on the Ontario Pork website.
March 24 - Hay - Making the Most of It At the Lely Training Centre, Woodstock Speakers on topics including benefits of forages in your rotation and the advance payment program for forages $25, includes lunch. 1-877-892-8663
March 25-27 - All Equine Show Western Fair District, London Three days of clinics, demonstrations, entertainment and shopping for horse professionals and enthusiasts. 12-8 on Friday - 10-8 Saturday - 10-5 on Sunday
March 29th - Environmental Farm Plan workshop. Lucan Please register ontariosoilcrop.org or contact Joanne Sanderson at jsanderson@ontariosoilcorp.org
March 31st - 2016 Agri-Food Conference At the Delta Hotel and Conference Centre, Guelph Theme is 'Responsibilities in a Demanding World' Presented by the Ontario Institute of Agrologists Challenges and opportunities in the food chain will be discussed Grant available for up to 50 students in an agricutlure or environmental related discipline to attend at a discounted conference rate oia.on.ca/oia-conference-agm-home/2016 March 31st to April 1st - Responsibilties in a Demanding World Looking at challenges and opportunities happeing today throughout the food chain. Hosted by the Ontario Institute of Agrologists Delta Hotel and Conference Center, Guelph www.oia.on.ca
April 5-6 - 16th Annual London Swine Converence DoubleTree by Hilton - London This year's theme - 'A Platform For Success" Tuesday's program focuses on sow production - Wednesdays on wean to finish production www.londonswineconference.ca
April 6-7 - Canadian Dairy Xpo Stratford Rotary Complex, Stratford. 9-4 both days Includes CheeseFest - April 6th - 4-7 p.m.
April 7 - Farm & Food Care Ontario presents Community of Practice At the Holiday Inn, Guelph For agriculture water and nutrient professionals Event is free but space is limited Register by March 30th through the eventbrite website www.eventbrite.ca/e/agricultural-community-of-practice-meeting-tickets-22413234588
April 9 - Canadian Meat Goat Association Annual General Meeting Ancaster Fairgrounds To register or for more information email tealssausage@optionsdsl.ca April 12-13 - Farm & Food Care Ontario Annual General Meeting and Conference Teatro Conference and Event Centre, Milton. www.farmfoodcare.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 amangement from industry leaders www.cafanet.com or 1-877-474-2871
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 ===
