NATIONAL</p><p>
Jan. 7-10: American Sheep Industry Association will conduct a four-day advanced sheep shearer training program in Greenley, Colo. Enrollment is limited. To enroll, contact ASI at 303-771-3500 or info@sheepusa.org</p><p> ILLINOIS
Jan. 9-10: University of Illinois Crop Protection Technology Conference will be at the Illini Union on the U of I campus in Urbana, Ill. For more details, go online at www.ipm.uiuc.edu</p><p>
Jan. 17-18: Midwest Organic Production and Management Conference and Trade Show will feature Mark Kastel of Cornucopia Institute at the University of Illinois Union in Urbana, Ill. For complete details, visit http://orgconf.sustainability.uiuc.edu/</p><p>
Jan. 14-18: The University of Illinois Corn and Soybean Classic session will focus on critical issues in crop production and protection. The event will take place in Whittington, Ill. on Jan. 14; at the Crowne Plaza in Springfield, Ill. on Jan. 15 and at the i Wireless Center (formerly The Mark) in Moline, Ill. on Jan. 16, the Kishwaukee College in Malta, Ill. on Jan. 17 and the Interstate Center in Bloomington, Ill. on Jan. 18. Registration is available online at www.ipm.uiuc.edu/conferences/ or by calling Sandy Osterbur at 217-244-2124.</p><p>
Jan. 19: U of I Herb Day will be at the Holiday Inn Hotel and Conference Center, in Urbana, Ill. Registration is open until Jan. 11. Call 217-333-7738 or e-mail preston1@uiuc.edu for more information.</p><p> INDIANA</p><p>
Jan. 3: Illiana Vegetable Growers’ School, a joint event through Purdue University and University of Illinois Cooperative Extension Services will be at Teibel’s Restaurant in Schererville, Ind. For more information or to register, contact Elizabeth Maynard at 219-785-5673 or emaynard@purdue.edu</p><p>
Jan. 4: Corn farmers with an interest in the new Indiana Corn Checkoff Program have an opportunity to provide input into the development of new programs during a regional at Mulligan’s Grille in Greensburg, Ind. Pre-register by calling Indiana corn office at 1-877-267-6444 or by e-mailing carthur@indianacorn.org</p><p>
Jan. 5: The Indiana Beef Cattle Association and Purdue University Extension experts will discuss state beef issues in a series of area meetings. The Area 2 meeting will take place in Salem, Ind. at the Cornerstone Hall. RSVP by contacting Brad Shelton at 812-883-4601. For a list of counties in this area, visit www.indianabeef.org</p><p>
Jan. 7: The Indiana Beef Cattle Association and Purdue University Extension experts will discuss state beef issues in a series of area meetings. The Area 10 meeting will take place at the Pretty Lake Trinity Church in Plymouth, Ind. RSVP by calling Bob Yoder at 574-935-8545. For a list of counties in this area, visit www.indianabeef.org</p><p>
Jan. 8: Corn farmers with an interest in the new Indiana Corn Checkoff Program have an opportunity to provide input into the development of new programs during a regional at the Ramada Plaza in Warsaw, Ind. Pre-register by calling Indiana corn office at 1-877-267-6444 or by e-mailing carthur@indianacorn.org</p><p>
Jan. 8: The Indiana Beef Cattle Association and Purdue University Extension experts will discuss state beef issues in a series of area meetings. The Area 5 meeting will take place at the Greencastle Christian Church in Greencastle, Ind. RSVP by contacting Mark Evans at 812-829-5020. For a list of counties in this area, visit www.indianabeef.org</p><p>
Jan. 8: The Indiana Beef Cattle Association and Purdue University Extension experts will discuss state beef issues in a series of area meetings. The Area 7 meeting will take place at the Rush County Fairgrounds in Rushville, Ind. RSVP by contacting David Clamme at 765-747-7732. For a list of counties in this area, visit www.indianabeef.org</p><p>
Jan. 9: Corn farmers with an interest in the new Indiana Corn Checkoff Program have an opportunity to provide input into the development of new programs during a regional at Minnetrista Cultural Center in Muncie, Ind. Pre-register by calling Indiana corn office at 1-877-267-6444 or by e-mailing carthur@indianacorn.org</p><p>
Jan. 10: Corn farmers with an interest in the new Indiana Corn Checkoff Program have an opportunity to provide input into the development of new programs during a regional at the Beef House in Covington, Ind. Pre-register by calling Indiana corn office at 1-877-267-6444 or by e-mailing carthur@indianacorn.org</p><p> MICHIGAN</p><p>
Jan. 23: A workshop to address animal health plans for Michigan fairs will take place in Escanaba, Mich. From 6:30 to 9 p.m. Registration is not required, but to reserve a spot, call 517-353-2924 or e-mail geuns@msu.edu</p><p> KENTUCKY</p><p>
Jan. 6-8: A fruit and vegetable conference, jointly sponsored by the Kentucky State Horticultural Society, the Kentucky Vegetable Growers Association, the Kentucky Farmers’ Market Association and the Kentucky Grape and Wine Short Course, will be at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Lexington, Ky. For more details, contact Mary Ann Kelley 270-365-7541, ext. 216.</p><p> OHIO</p><p>
Jan. 9-12: National No-Tillage Conference will return to Cincinnati, Ohio at the historic Hilton Hotel. To register, call 866-839-8455. Registration includes a one-year subscription to the monthly No-Till Farmer newsletter.</p><p>
Jan. 10, 17, 24 and 31: Annie’s Project, a risk management course for women in agriculture will be offered in Ashtabula County in Jefferson, Ohio from 6 to 9 p.m. Call 440-576-9008 to register.</p><p> |
