September 8 – 10       
The Toronto Vegetarian Food Fair, now into its 22nd year, is looking to attract more than 15,000 visitors at the Harbourfront Centre in Toronto, Ontario. Visitors can expect to see a range of exhibitors, concession stands, cooking demonstrations, guest speakers, workshops and musical performances. The Toronto Vegetarian Food Fair is run by the Toronto Vegetarian Association, a charitable organization founded in 1945. Admission is free to the public. For more information, call (416) 544-9800 or visit www.veg.ca/foodfair. 

Sept. 12 – 14  
Canada's Outdoor Farm Show is back - and it's larger than ever. With 200 acres, more than 650 exhibitors, and upwards of 30,000 attendees - the show promises to continue building well past this year's 13th event. More information can be found by contacting the office at 1-800-563-5441 or going to www.outdoorfarmshow.com.

September 13 
The Ontario Berry Growers’ Association Twilight Meeting and Farm Tour will be held Buckhorn Berry Farm in Buckhorn, Ontario. For more information, contact Kevin Schooley at 613-258-4387.

Sept. 13          
The OPMA Produce Industry Golf Tournament will again return to the Royal Ontario Golf Club in Milton. There are plenty of opportunities for sponsorship and to put a foursome in - but space is limited. Contact the Ontario Produce Marketing Association (OPMA) office at 416-259-7827.

Sept 19 - 23    
The Village of Keene, in Peterborough County, is the site for this year's International Plowing Match and Rural Expo. This is one of the biggest agricultural events in Ontario. For more information, go to www.peterboroughipm.ca or contact the Ontario Plowman's Association at 1-800-661-7569.

September 19 – 22     
The 54th Annual Croplife Conference and General Meeting will take place at The Westin in Calgary, Alberta. More information can be found at www.croplifeconference.ca.

September 24             
Nova Scotia Open Farm Day will once again be held throughout the province. Last year, more than 9,000 people visited 46 farms in the Atlantic Region. For many consumers, it could be their first vist to a farm. For more information or to get involved , contact the Nova Scotia Agricultural Awareness committee at 902-893-6598.

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October 4 - 5  
The Canadian Greenhouse Conference returns to the International Centre in Toronto with two days of seminars and workshops, and a trade show of more than 200 exhibitors. Flower and vegetable pre-conference bus tours will be held on Oct. 3. For more information, check www.canadiangreenhouseconference.com, call 905-945-9057, or fax to 905-945-8643.

October 15 – 17         
The Fifth International Symposium for Fruits and Vegetables is being held at the Fairmont Chateau Laurier in Ottawa, Ontario. The event historically has attracted representatives from more than 30 countries all interested in promotions the consumption of fruits and consumption within their national markets. For more information, go to www.ifava.org. Hosted, in part, by the Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA).

Oct. 15 - 17    
The 5th International Symposium of the International Fruit and Vegetable Alliance will held in Ottawa. There is a wide range of topics from the organization, including how to influence, health versus good taste, and a roundtable discussion on future research needs. For more information, go to www.ifava.org.

Oct. 20 – 24   
“For Everything New” – The Produce Marketing Association Fresh Summit International Convention and Exposition will be held at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California and is expected to attract more than 17,000 attendees along with 800 exhibitors. Companies large and small from across the entire sector will be attending, providing valuable information and insight into the horticultural industry. Guest speakers include former San Francisco quarterback Steve Young discussing personal leadership and author Jeffrey Gitomer on building customer loyalty and relationships. For more information, go to www.pma.com/freshsummit.

Oct. 23 – 24   
The 2006 Grocery Innovation Innovations Canada Exhibition returns to the Toronto Congress Centre in Toronto, Ontario. Recognized as the largest and most comprehensive grocery industry event, the seventh annual show will once again highlight what the industry is looking at in order to appease ever-increasing consumer demands. Kicking off with analysis in consumer food habits and continuing throughout the two-day period with a number of information sessions, the event promises to provide insight into the future of the retail industry. Information can be found at www.groceryinnovations.com

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Nov. 3 – 12    
2006 Royal Agriculture Winter Fair (Once a year, country comes to the city) is being held at the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto, Ontario. The Royal is unique in that it brings exhibitors and competitors from across Canada and around the world for agriculturally-related events. With a main focus on education, competition, commerce, and entertainment, the Royal continues to provide urban residents the opportunity to see the “other” side of Canadian living. For more details, go to www.royalfair.org or call 416-263-3400.

November 7 – 8         
The Michigan Greenhouse Growers’ Expo, an annual event held at the Lansing Centre in Lansing, Michigan holds two days worth of seminars and workshops in a central location. For more information, call 800-878-5131 or 517-485-2309.

November 8 – 9         
OMAFRA Outlook Conference, a forum to discus the recent performance and future prospects of Ontario’s agri-food sector, will be held at the Delta Chelsa Hotel in Toronto, Ontario. The conference’s innovation focus will analyze the opportunities and strategic directions that will determine the future profitability and competitiveness of Ontario’s agri-food sector. For more information, go to www.omafra.gov.on.ca or call Scott Butler at 519-826-3771.

November 17 – 18     
Garden Expo, held in conjunction with National Hardware Show Canada, will take place at the Toronto Congress Centre in Toronto, Ontario. More information can be found at www.gardenexpo.ca.

November 22             
The Canadian Council of Grocery Distributors holds its Ontario conference at the Toronto Congress Centre in Mississauga, ON. The conference, which brings together more than 150 retail representatives in the province in for networking and all-day information sessions. For more information or to register, go to www.ccgd.ca.

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