May 28th - Sixth annual Spring Wellington Rural Romp 12 markets, gardens and restaurants in Mapleton, Minto and Wellington North will open their doors to the public for a free, self-guided tour 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Chance to meet local farmers, visit farm animals and participate in farm activities. Details, including map, on the website - www.tastereal.ca. Ontario Soil & Crop Improvement Association Food Safety Webinars Explaining food safety risks and the good agricultural practices you can put in place to reduce or eliminate those risks. Run 1 to 1 and a half hours May 30th - Pre and Post Harvest Water June 13 - Recall and Traceability June 27th - Worker Practices All start at 7 p.m. For additional details or to register for any of the webinars go to the OSCIA website - www.ontariosoilcrop.org
May 31-June 1 - Farm & Food Care Canada's first annual Public Trust Summit Delta Ottawa City Centre Opportunity for food system leaders to gather and delve into current issues related to public trust in food and farming. More details on the Farm & Food Care Canada website. http://www.farmfoodcare.org/canada/event/public-trust-summit-ottawa/
June 2 - Farm Management Update - Building The Rocket Ship Quality Inn, Woodstock Learn about the latest in farm management from industry leaders www.cafanet.com or 1-877-474-2871
June 3-5 - Ontario Livestock Dealers Association AGM and Convention Sheraton on the Falls - Niagara Falls
June 8 - Ontario Agri-Food Education 2016 Annual General Meeting 'Shaping the future of food education" The Gambrel Barn, Country Heritage Park, Milton http://www.oafe.org/
June 9th - Poultry Health Day Arden Park Hotel, Stratford Presented by the Poultry Industry Council 9-4 Includes a farmers experience with Avian Influenza and an Ontario Animal Health Network Disease Update www.poultryindustrycouncil.ca
June 11 - Breakfast On The Farm Veldale Farms - 545416 Pattullo Avenue, Woodstock 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Showcase for agriculture giving non-farmers a chance to meet real farmers and members of the agrifood industry. Reserve your free tickets through the Farm and Food Care Ontario website - www.farmfoodcareon.org
June 12th - Ontario Agricultural Hall of Fame Association Induction Ceremony Country Heritage Park - Milton 2 p.m. For more information - check out the Ontario Agricultural Hall of Fame Association website - http://www.oahf.on.ca/
July 5 - Ontario Forage Expo 2016 Forage Equipment Demonstrations and Trade Show Farm of Carman & Beth-Ann Weppler and Family, 7504 Minto/Normanby Townline, Clifford. Dundas County will host the Eastern Ontario version on July 7th in Winchester. Free to the farming community - lunch available on-site - no pre-registration required. www.ontarioforagecouncil.com
July 6th - Huron County Progressive Safety Day Seaforth Ag Society, Seaforth 9 a.m. start time For children 5-12 years old to provide education and training to make farm and country life safer and healthier for children. Cost is $5 - includes lunch, snacks, a T-shirt and a take-home 'goody' bag. Search for Huron County Progressive Safety Day on Facebook.
July 6 - Ontario Canola Growers Association Annual Crop Production Tour 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Highway 6 - Ferndale Flats, Bruce County, Carlotte Farms Featuring trials including twin row Monseum planter trial www.ontariocanolagrowers.ca
July 6 and 7 - 22nd Annual SouthWest Crop Diagnostic Days University of Guelph, Ridgetown Campus 8:45-3:30 each day www.diagnosticdays.ca
July 14 - Farm Smart Expo - agronimc and diagnostic day Elora Research Station Check out the Farm Smart Conference website for details
July 20-21 - Beef Farmers of Ontario Summer Meeting Pembroke
July 22nd - Bruce County Federation of Agriculture 75th anniversary celebration Cargill Community Centre Social at 6 - dinner at 7 Guest speaker - Michael 'Pinball' Clemens Tickets $40 each 519-364-3050 or 1-800-275-9551
August 24-27th - Canadian Plowing Championships Anderson Links - Ottawa www.cpc-16.org
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
November 4-13 - Royal Agricultural Winter Fair Toronto
