| Coming Events
October 29 - 30 The 8th Annual Grocery Innovations Canada show takes place at the Toronto Congress Centre, in Toronto, ON. Canada’s premier grocery industry expo and conference is considered a must-attend by key industry players and annually attracts more than 6,000 people. For more information, go to www.groceryinnovations.com.
November 2 - 11 The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair returns to Exhibition Place (formerly the CNE) in Toronto, ON. - marking its 85th year in existence. The OFVGA returns to the Journey to Your Good Health section. More information on the Royal can be found at www.royalfair.org.
November 6 - 7 The Michigan Greenhouse Growers’ Expo returns to the Lansing Center in Lansing, Michigan for two days of informative sessions, tips, and a full trade show. Call 800-878-5131 or 517-485-2309 for more details.
November 7 The Ontario Rural Council (TORC) Renewable Energy Forum 2007: Exploring Ownership Options for Farmers, Rural Landowners, and Rural Communities will be held at the Stratford Rotary Complex in Stratford, ON. The day-long event will centre on wind, water, and biogas options and technologies. More information can be found at www.torc.on.ca.
November 7 A Tribute to Agricultural Excellence Luncheon will also provide the setting for the Third Annual Seed of the Year Awards and the Horticultural Competition at this year’s Royal Ontario Agricultural Winter Fair, in Toronto, ON. More information can be found at www.seedoftheyear.ca.
November 9 The Ontario Produce Marketing Association (OPMA) Gala Event will be held at the Liberty Grand (Governor’s Room), Exhibition Place in Toronto, ON. More information can be found at www.opma-assn.com.
November 19 - 21 The Ontario Federation of Agriculture’s Annual General Meeting will be held at the Doubletree International Plaza Hotel and Conference Centre, Toronto, ON. Like any annual meeting, it will have a small tradeshow and a series of guest speakers and seminars before getting down to the nitty gritty of organizational business. For more information, go to www.ofa.on.ca.
November 20 - 21 The 57th Annual Essex County Associated Growers-Bounty of the County Tradeshow returns to the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex in Leamington, ON. For more information, contact the association office at 519-326-4481.
November 21 Winning Together - Insights to Action is the call to arms from the Canadian Council of Grocery Distributors Ontario Conference being held at the Toronto Congress Centre. More information on this one-day session can be found by going to www.ccgd.ca.
November 7 Making Choices: Consumers and Their Impact on Canada’s Agriculture and Food is being presented at this year’s Agricultural Institute of Canada 2007 Conference held at the Crowne Plaza Chateau Lacombe in Edmonton, Alberta. A detailed conference package and registration form are available at www.aic.ca/conferences.
November 22 - 24 The National Farmers Union (NFU) 38th Annual Convention will be held at the Four Points Sheraton in London, ON. “Food and Democracy: Reclaiming Food Sovereignty” is this year’s theme - with presentations building on the connection between a healthy food system and a healthy democracy. This is the national conference for the Saskatchewan-based organization, and more information can be found at www.nfu.ca.
November 23 The 2007 Annual Meeting of the P.E.I. Potato Board will be held at the Delta Prince Edward Hotel in Charlottetown. For more information, call 902-892-6551.
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