July 4 or 5 - SouthWest Crop Diagnostic Day University of Guelph, Ridgetown, ON 8:15 am - www.diagnosticdays.ca
July 11 - Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 2012 Ontario Weed Tour Harrow Research Station at 9 am and University of Guelph, Ridgetown Campus at 2 pm. For more information, contact Dr. Rob Nurse, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Harrow, 519-738-1288 /robert.nurse@agr.gc.ca
July 11 – Ontario Forage Expo – Hay Making In Motion. Farm of Pedro and Jolanda Slits and Howard and Tilly Kuntze. East of Moncton, Line 55 in Perth County. Watch major equipment companies demonstrate forage machinery in side by side field trials, listen to Key note speakers on forage related topics and visit with forage and forage related trade show exhibitors. This promises to be a great day, with no admission charge for the farming community. For more information contact Ontario Forage Council, Ray Robertson 1-877-892-8663.
July 12 - FarmSmart Expo University of Guelph, Elora Research Station 8:45 am - www.uoguelph.ca/farmsmart/expo
July 12-14 - Canada's Largest Horticulture Trade Show (Canada's Fruit & Veg Tech X-Change) St. Williams, ON For more information visit http://www.fruitvegtechxchange.com/
July 13 - FarmSmart Expo Youth Day University of Guelph, Elora Research Station 8:45 am - www.uoguelph.ca/farmsmart/expo
July 16 – The 2012 Minister’s Award for Environmental Excellence – Protect the Great Lakes Applications will be accepted until July 16, 2012. Nominate yourself, a friend, community member, business or organization to celebrate outstanding environmental efforts. The Minister’s Award recognizes environmental achievement, leadership and innovation by Ontario companies, organizations, communities and individuals. For application criteria and to check out the 2011 winners, visit the Minister’s Award for Environmental Excellence web page.
July 17 - Eastern Ontario Crop Diagnostic Day Research Farm, Winchester, ON 8:30 am - www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/crops/conferences/20120717.htm
July 23 to 27 – 4-H Conference Career Sen$e – Application Deadline June 11th, 2012 Guelph, ON For full details visit http://www.4-hontario.ca/youth/opportunities/conferences/default.aspx
July 23 to 27 - North Eastern Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association Bus Tour Saguenay, Quebec Cost only $675 due to the contributions of our sponsors. Seat will be assigned on a first paid, first served basis. All meals are included and snacks during the day will also be provided. Opportunity closes June 01, 2012, or when all seats are sold. For more detailed information on accommodations, contact Graham Gambles (NEOSCIA) 705-672-3105 / gamblesgraham@yahoo.ca
August 9 to 11 – 4-H Conference Beef Sen$e – Application Deadline June 28th, 2012 Guelph, ON For full details visit http://www.4-hontario.ca/youth/opportunities/conferences/default.aspx