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A Week of Fun at Farmamerica
Through Aug. 10
Farmamerica, Waseca
Info: Enjoy something fun to see and do all week at Farmamerica; for a complete list of events call (507) 835-2052 or log on to www.farmamerica.org
Swine Farrowing Course in Spanish
Aug. 8, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
University of Minnesota Southwest Research and Outreach Center, Lamberton
Info: Spanish-speaking pork producers, unit managers and employees have an opportunity to improve their knowledge and skills in farrowing management; to register contact the Minnesota Pork Board, (800) 537-7675
Crop Walk & Talks: Small Fruits, Nuts and Wetland Restoration
Aug. 9, 1-4 p.m.
Belle Plaine
Info: Learn pruning, propagation and coppicing of woody perennials; call Rural Advantage, (507) 238-5449
Farmamerica Open House
Aug. 10, Noon-4 p.m.
Farmamerica, Waseca
Info: Visit Farmamerica for free during its open house; check out the Minnesota Sesquicentennial Exhibit; call (507) 835-2052 or log on to www.farmamerica.org
Kiln Drying Course
Aug. 11-14
University of Minnesota, St. Paul
Info: This course is for dry kiln operators, supervisors or anyone interested in kiln construction, operation and wood-moisure relations; $395/person includes refreshments, handouts and one dinner; call Harlan Petersen at (612) 624-3407, harlan@umn.edu or log on to www.bbe.umn.edu/extens/shortcourses/kdsc.html
Disease & Insect Field Tour
Aug. 12, 8:30-11:30 a.m.
Southern Research and Outreach Center, Waseca
Info: 8 a.m. registration
Agricultural Drainage Field Day and Drainage Water Management Design Workshop
Aug. 13-14
Brian Hicks Farm, Tracy
Info: Farm is located 7 miles north of Tracy on County Highway 8, or 4.5 miles south of Milroy on County Highway 8; log on to http://swroc.coafes.umn.edu or call SWROC, (507) 752-7372
Drainage Water Management Demonstration Day
Aug. 15
Windom
Info: Located at 93532 520th Ave.; contact Leonard Binstock, (507) 451-0073 or log on to www.admcoalition.com
Crop Walk & Talks: Bioenergy Crops and Water Quality
Aug. 15, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Windom
Info: Topics include water and nutrient holding compacity of perennial bioenergy crops, cover cropping and bioenergy crops; call Rural Advantage, (507) 238-5449
Threshing Show
Aug. 15-17
Heritage Hill, Montevideo
Info: Log on to www.heritagehill.us or call (320) 269-8470
Steam & Gas Engine Show
Aug. 16-17
Voss Park, Butterfield
Info: $7/adult, children under 13 free
McLeod County Fair Championship Rodeo
Aug. 16-17
McLeod County Fairgrounds, Hutchinson
Info: Performances are 2 p.m. Aug. 16 and 7 p.m. Aug. 17
Rural Life Celebration
Aug. 17, 11 a.m.
Jim and Debbie Knopik Farm, Little Falls
Info: Mass with Bishop John F. Kinney preceded by 10:30 Rosary, mass followed by hog roast, entertainment and games; farm is north of Little Falls on Highway 371 to the Camp Ripley Junction (6-7 miles), turn east (right) on Highway 47 for about one mile and the farm is on the north (left) side of the road; Richard Levins, professor emeritus with the University of Minnesota Department of Applied Economics, will also speak
Central Minnesota Forage Field Day
Aug. 19, 10 a.m.
John and Carl Traut Farm, Sartell
Info: Farm is located at 38485 55th Ave. (also called Pine Cone Road), about 4 1/2 miles north of the intersection of Pine Cone Road and County 133 (2nd Street South); contact Dan Martens, (320) 968-5077 or (800) 964-4929
North Central Soil Conservation Research Laboratory 50th Anniversary Celebration
Aug. 20
USDA-Agricultural Research Service Soils Lab, Morris
Info: Registration and lab tours begin at 9 a.m., program at 10 a.m., complimentary lunch at 11 a.m., research presentations start at 12:30 p.m.
Emergency Ventilation When Pumping Manure Pits Webcast
Aug. 20, 1-2 p.m.
Info: Webcast will address a number of areas related to barn and ventilation management; log on to www.extension.umn.edu/swine/porkcast
Crop Walk & Talks: A Whole-Systems Approach to Bioenergy
Aug. 22, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Prairie Horizons Farm, Benson
Info: State-of-the-art bioenergy production and future directions of sustainable biomass production will be discussed; call Rural Advantage, (507) 238-5449
Potato Days
Aug. 22-23
Barnesville
Info: Enjoy the mashed potato wrestling, cooking contests, street fair and more; log on to www.potatodays.com or call the “spud” line at (800) 525-4901
Le Sueur Pioneer Power Show
Aug. 22-24
Pioneer Power Showgrounds, Le Sueur
Info: Located 6 miles east of Le Sueur; hosting Minnesota Chapter 15 IH Collectors IH tractors and machinery; log on to www.pioneerpowershow.com
Crop Production Field Day
Aug. 28, 9:30 a.m.-Noon
Kuiters Farm, Clarks Grove
Info: Farm is 1/4 miles south of Clarks Grove on County Highway 45; lunch will follow speakers; call (888) 241-4536
Riverblast
Aug. 29-30
Riverside Park, New Ulm
Info: Come enjoy the Flotilla Parade and much more; log on to www.riverblast.org
Crop Walk & Talks: Miscanthus Day
Sept. 4, 6-8 p.m.
Info: Learn more about Miscanthus and the feasibility of producing it in southern Minnesota; call Rural Advantage, (507) 238-5449
Singles in Agriculture Campout
Sept. 4-7
Manson, Iowa
Info: Guest speakers and a dance at Knapp Barn; log on to www.singlesinag.com
Living on the Land: An Expo for Rural Property Owners
Sept. 6, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Scott County Fairgrounds, Jordan
Info: Contact Tana Haugen-Brown, (763) 241-2720 or thbrown@umn.edu or log on to www.extension.umn.edu/county/scott and click on “Living on the Land Expo” in the “Hot Topics” box
Crop Walk & Talks: Heritage Acres 3rd Crop Demo Plot
Sept. 7, 5-7 p.m.
Fairmont
Info: Discuss the multiple economic and environmental benefits associated with third crops; call Rural Advantage, (507) 238-5449
Crop Walk & Talks: University of Minnesota Open House
Sept. 11, 4-8 p.m.
Southern Research and Outreach Center, Waseca
Info: Experience exhibits, trolley rides, country store and more; call Rural Advantage, (507) 238-5449
Crop Walk & Talks: Hazelnuts for Food and Fuel
Sept. 13, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Lake City
Info: See on-farm demonstrations including nut processing, cover cropping, intercropping and more; call Rural Advantage, (507) 238-5449
Minnesota Crop Insurance Conference
Sept. 17-18
Alltel Center, Mankato
Info: Log on to www.cffm.umn.edu/workshops/CropInsConf.aspx
State Corn Husking Contest
Sept. 27, 9:30 a.m.
Dwain Gerken Farm, Oak Center
Info: Registration starts at 9 a.m.; 10 classes; ear count event for ages 6-11 at 10-11 a.m.; call Kathy Ofstie, (651) 923-4835
Bioenergy Days
Sept. 28-Oct. 3
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Info: Log on to www.bioenergydays.com
World Dairy Expo
Sept. 30-Oct. 4
Madison, Wis.
Info: Log on to www.worlddairyexpo.com
Minnesota Beef Expo
Oct. 16-19
Minnesota State Fairgrounds, St. Paul
Info: Contact (651) 643-6476, info@mnbeefexpo.com or log on to http://mnbeefexpo.com
National FFA Convention
Oct. 22-25
Indianapolis, Ind.
Info: Log on to www.ffa.org
North American International Livestock Exposition
Nov. 8-21
Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, Ky.
Info: Premium and information catalog as well as entry forms available at www.livestockexpo.org, catalogs can also be ordered by writing to NAILE, P.O. Box. 36367, Louisville, KY 40233-6367 or fax to (502) 367-5299 or e-mail KFECNAILE@ksfb.ky.gov
National Conference for Agribusiness
Nov. 18-19
Purdue University, West Lafayette, Ind.
Info: $745/person if registered by Sept. 19; to register log on to www.agecon.purdue.edu/cab
LifeScience Alley Conference and Expo
Dec. 10
Convention Center, Minneapolis
Info: For more information or to register, log on to www.LifeScienceAlleyConference.org
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