Agricultural and forestry organizations and farm and woodlot owner associated groups may send notices to be published free of charge in this column. All notices must be received a month in advance of publication date. Send notices to Farm Focus Places & Times, P.O. Box 128, Yarmouth, N.S. B5A 4B1 or fax (902) 742-2311 or editor@atlanticfarmfocus.ca
APRIL 23
One-day conference, "Growing Grass for Fuel Pellets - A new Industry", Holiday Inn (formerly Keddy's), Truro Nova Scotia from 10 am to 3 pm. Pre-registration encouraged. Contact AgraPoint, at 902-896-0277 or r.hutchinson@agrapoint.ca
APRIL 25
Nova Scotia Cattle Producers annual meeting, Cox Institute, NS Agricultural College, Bible Hill, 9:30 am start. Resolutions being accepted if in writing if presented by 9:00 am
MAY 2
Farming Community fundraiser, an evening of food and live entertainment (The ROSS Ceiligh Band) proceeds to be donated to the Poole family, Lester Farms, Pearltown Road, St. John's, Newfoundland. Doors open at 7:30 pm.
Joe Poole has been employed in the farming community for over 20 years and has worked with many of the farmers throughout his career. The recent passing of his son has brought the farming community together to show their support in this most trying of times. Tickets: $20.00 per person. To purchase a ticket please see either Barry or Cherri Dooley. Or contact the NL Federation of Agriculture at (709) 747-4830
MAY 15-17
First annual Atlantic Young Breeders School for producers aged 18-30, Moncton Hotel, TransCanada Highway, Moncton, New Brunswick. For more information or registration, contact the organizing committee (eea-aybs@live.ca) or Mark Rose (mcrose@valacta.com).
MAY 23
The Nova Scotia Clydesdale Club is hosting a demo or clinic day from 1-4 pm at the McMillian Show Center in Bible Hill, NS. Draft braiding and showmanship and more will be demonstrated. Youth involvement will be the focus. Contact: Robbie Newsome 902-657-2218 or Janet Watt 902-897-0243.
