ILLINOIS
June 30: The University of Illinois Extension and The Land Connection are collaborating to host the workshop Is Entrepreneurial Farming for You? Topics will cover resource assessment, goal-setting, financial planning and marketing options at the Sangamon County Office at the Illinois State Fairgrounds, Building 30 in Springfield, Ill. Visit http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/state/ for more information.

July 7: The University of Illinois Extension and The Land Connection are collaborating to host the workshop Is Entrepreneurial Farming for You? Topics will cover resource assessment, goal-setting, financial planning and marketing options at the McLean County Office in Bloomington, Ill. Visit http://web.
extension.uiuc.edu/state/ for more information.

July 14: The University of Illinois Extension and The Land Connection are collaborating to host the workshop Is Entrepreneurial Farming for You? Topics will cover resource assessment, goal-setting, financial planning and marketing options at the Peoria County Office in Peoria, Ill. Visit http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/state/ for more information

INDIANA
June 30: Farmers can learn about the latest weed control methods during Purdue Weed Day 8 a.m. at Throckmorton-Purdue Agricultural Center, located five miles south of Lafayette, Ind. at 8343 U.S. 231 S. Registration is free but participants are asked to pre-register by visiting www.btny.purdue.edu/weedscience/temp/WeedDay2011.html or by calling Amy Deitrich at 765-494-9871.

June 30: Livestock producers are invited to attend a free Certified Livestock Producer training session sponsored by the Indiana State Department of Agriculture at the Odon Community Building in Odon, Ind. from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Contact John Nagle at jangle@isda.in.gov or 317-232-8770.

July 9: Indiana Corn Marketing Council and Indiana Soybean Alliance will help sponsor Aquapalooza hosted by the Indianapolis Colts at Bella Vita Restaurant on Geist Reservoir in Indianapolis, Ind., featuring a free community concert headlined by “Sister Hazel.” Arrive early for an autograph from a Colts alumni player and cheerleaders. Event begins at 1 p.m.

July 11: An Indiana Private Applicator Recertification Program focusing on Soil Productivity will take place in Dubois County, Ind. Call 800-319-3090 or visit http://btny.agriculture.purdue.edu/parpevents/ for more information.

July 13: “Nitty Gritty I: The Nitty Gritty Work of Plan Commissions” will take place from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Indiana Farm Bureau building in downtown Indianapolis, Ind. The workshop will focus on identifying good growth, getting elected officials and citizens involved, retooling comprehensive plans, updating ordinances and other topics related to planning. For more information or to register online, visit www.infarmbureau.org and click on “Public Policy.” For a paper copy of the registration form, call B.J. Fields at 317-692-7834. Single registration is $80 per person; registration for both days is $160. The deadline to register is July 8.

July 14: “Nitty Gritty II: Getting Good Planning in Your Community” will take place from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Indiana Farm Bureau building in downtown Indianapolis, Ind. This workshop will include a brief review of Nitty Gritty I material, but will offer a more in-depth look at proven concepts that good planning projects share. For more information or to register online, visit www.infarmbureau.org and click on “Public Policy.” For a paper copy of the registration form, call B.J. Fields at 317-692-7834. Single registration is $80 per person; registration for both days is $160. The deadline to register is July 8.

July 14-17: Northern Indiana Power From the Past Inc. 34th annual Show will take place at City Park in Winamac, Ind., and feature John Deere tractors, engines and equipment, flea market, working displays, games for children, a horse pull and evening entertainment Admission is $3 and free for children under 12. Call 574-946-3206 for details or visit www.winamacpowershow.com

OHIO
July 14, 21, 23: A three-day, intensive-grazing educational program designed for livestock producers will take place at the Shelby County office of Ohio State University Extension in Sidney, Ohio. To register, download the form at http://go.osu.edu/DkD, fax it to 937-547-6491, or mail it to OSU Extension Darke County, 603 Wagner Ave., Greenville, OH 45331. For more information, contact Justin Petrosino at 937-548-5215 or petrosino.3@osu.edu

KENTUCKY
July 8-9: Chaney’s Ice Cream & a Moovie – How to Train Your Dragon will take place at Chaney’s Dairy Barn, 9191 Nashville Road in Bowling Green, Ky. Movies will be shown outside every other Friday and Saturday through the first weekend in September. Cost: Free, no outside food or drink permitted. For more information, call 270-843-5567. www.chaneysdairybarn.com

July 22-23: Chaney’s Ice Cream & a Moovie – Shrek Forever After will take place at Chaney’s Dairy Barn, 9191 Nashville Road in Bowling Green, Ky. Movies will be shown outside every other Friday and Saturday through the first weekend in September. Cost: Free, no outside food or drink permitted. For more information, call 270-843-5567. www.chaneysdairybarn.com

LOOKING AHEAD
July 19: Turf Field Day, presented by Purdue University, will take place at the Daniel Turf Center in West Lafayette, Ind. The cost to pre-register is $35 per person for members of the Midwest Regional Turf Foundation and $49 for non-members. Fees include a catered lunch. Pre-registration is due by July 8, but on-site registration is accepted. For details, contact Jennifer Biehl, 765-494-8039, biehlj@purdue.edu

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.