NATIONAL
Feb. 26-27: The 2009 Commodity Classic, the premier convention and trade show of the U.S. corn, soybean, wheat and sorghum industries will take place at the Gaylord Texas in Grapevine, Texas. For more information, visit www.commodityclassic.com

ILLINOIS
Feb. 19: The 2009 Illinois Performance Tested Bull Sale is the lead off event for the Illinois Beef Expo at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Urbana, Ill. For a detailed catalog, visit http://www.IPTBullSale.com or call 309-694-7501, dseibert@illinois.edu

Feb. 25: A Certified Livestock Manager Training workshop focusing on beef and dairy cattle will take place in Freeport, Ill. Topics include manure management, carcass disposal and odor management. More information is available at www.livestocktraining.com or call 217-333-2611; clmt@illinois.edu

Feb. 26: A Certified Livestock Manager Training workshop focusing on swine will take place in Mt. Carroll, Ill. Topics include manure management, carcass disposal and odor management. More information is available at www.livestocktraining.com or call 217-333-2611; clmt@illinois.edu

March 3: A Certified Livestock Manager Training workshop focusing on beef and swine will take place in Sycamore, Ill. More information is available at www.livestocktraining.com or call 217-333-2611; clmt@illinois.edu

March 9: A Certified Livestock Manager Training workshop focusing on swine will take place in Springfield, Ill.  More information is available at www.livestocktraining.com or call 217-333-2611; clmt@illinois.edu

INDIANA
Feb. 20: An estate and family business transfer planning workshop will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. at the White County REMC in Monticello, Ind. Contact Greg Bossaer at 219-984-5115; gbossaer@purdue.edu

Feb. 23: The tobacco meeting held annually for Jefferson and Switzerland County, Ind. will take place at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds in Madison, Ind. Call 812-265-8919.

Feb. 23: Indiana Farm Bureau will host a session from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the farm bill, detailing changes in the ’08 farm bill at the Occasions Banquet Hall in Shelbyville, Ind. Contact Kermit Paris at 765-969-1170, kparis@infarmbureau.org

Feb. 25: The Smart Management Decisions that Yield Big Profits workshop will take place at the W.G. Smith Building in New Castle, Ind. This workshop is free but participants are asked to register by Feb. 18. For more information contact John Orick at 765-641-9514 or orick@purdue.edu

Feb. 25: Indiana Farm Bureau will host a session from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the farm bill, detailing changes in the ’08 farm bill at the Kokomo Event Center in Kokomo, Ind. Contact Steve Palmer at 765-669-0788, spalmer@infarmbureau.org

Feb. 26: The South Shore Clean Cities Coalition sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy will be kicking off the 2009 “Fueling the Future of Northern Indiana” with an annual meeting at the Avalon Manor in Merrillville, Ind. To register by Feb. 18, call 219-365-4289 or go online at www.southshorecleancities.org

Feb. 27: Indiana Farm Bureau will host a session from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the farm bill, detailing changes in the ’08 farm bill at the Jasper Inn in Jasper, Ind. Contact Bryan Whistler at 812-583-5909, bwhistler@infarmbureau.org

Feb. 27: An estate and family business transfer planning workshop will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. in the North Judson Public Library in North Judson, Ind. Contact Michael Reetz at 574-946-3412; reetz@purdue.edu

Feb. 27-28: The 2nd annual Indiana Cattle and Forage Symposium will take place at the Hilton Indianapolis North in Indianapolis, Ind. Registration details are available at www.indianabeef.org or call 1-800-515-2333.

Feb. 28: Indiana Sheep Symposium and annual meeting will take place at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds in Noblesville, Ind. Topics will appeal to sheep producers from the novice or hobbyist to the veteran shepherd. To register, see the website at www.indianasheep.com or call Carolyn Orr at 765-893-8209.

March 7: Adults interested in learning how to become a 4-H project leader can attend the Northeast Indiana 4-H Judges Clinic at Northrop High School in Ft. Wayne, Ind. Cost to register is $10 and is due by Feb. 27. Contact Mike Talbott at 260-481-6826; mtalbott@purdue.edu

KENTUCKY
Feb. 19: The 29 annual Kentucky Alfalfa Conference will take place at the Cave City Convention Center in Princeton, Ky. and will explore various aspects of alfalfa. For more information, contact Garry Lacefield at 270-365-7541, ext. 202 or Christi Forsythe at 270-365-7541, ext. 221.

OHIO
Feb. 21: The Ohio Valley Regional Dorper Association will host their annual meeting at the Courtyard by Marriott in Columbus, Ohio at 1 p.m. Contact Tom Greene at 317-716-9419.

Feb. 21-22: Ohio State University agricultural experts will offer a series of presentations at the Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association conference in Granville, Ohio at Granville High School. Those interested in participating must register by calling 614-421-2022 or logging on to http://www.oeffa.org

Feb. 24: A small ruminant production school for sheep and goat producers will be held this winter at the Athens County Extension meeting room at 280 West Union St. in Athens, Ohio.
Pre-registration is preferred by Jan. 23. Contact Rory Lewandowski at 740 593-8555.

Feb. 26-27: Ohio State University’s Conservation Tillage and Technology Conference will be held at the McIntosh Center of Ohio Northern University in Ada, Ohio, and will feature the latest in crop technology, innovative farmer panel discussions, and an ag industry trade show. Details will be available after January 1 on http://ctc.osu.edu or call the OSU Extension office in Hancock County at 419- 422-3851.

Feb. 28: The Ohio Young Farmers, Inc. will host their 61st annual state conference in Muskingum County, Ohio. For more details, contact the OYF office at 740-828-3832.

TENNESSEE
Feb. 28-29: The National Sweet Sorghum Producers and Processors Association will host their 24th annual conference at the National Parks Resort Lodge in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. To register, call Morris Bitzer at 859-806-3358.

Editor’s Note: Coming Events is a free listing. The material presented is a cross-section of activities about which we know. Placement in Coming Events is on a space available basis and is up to the discretion of the Farm World staff.