NATIONAL
July 25-27: The Council on Foundations 2011 Rural Philanthropy Conference will provide foundation leaders with the tools and knowledge required to capture new resources, engage in the arena of public policy, and address the unique challenges of rural economies in Kansas City, Mo., at the Marriott Downtown. Register at http://memberservices.cof.org/rural2011/default.asp

ILLINOIS
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.ext
ension.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
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

July 17-20: The Top Farmer Crop Workshop will be held on Purdue University’s West Lafayette, Ind. campus in the Deans Auditorium of Pfendler Hall. Continuing education units are available for certified crop advisers. Cost  is $400 for the first attendee from a farm and $200 for each additional attendee from the same farm. For more information and for registration materials, visit http://www.agecon.purdue.edu/commercialag/progevents/topfarmer.html  or contact Erickson at 765-494-9557, berickso@purdue.edu

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

July 18: The Orr Center Agronomy Field Day will take place at the Orr Center near Perry, Ohio at 4 p.m. A meal will be served at no charge after the event to those who take part in the tours. For more information, contact Mike Vose at mvose@illinois.edu or call 217-236-4911.

MICHIGAN
July 16: Breakfast on the Farm will take place at Pasch Dairy Inc., in Mount Pleasant, Mich. from 9 a.m. until noon with a self-guided tour also available.

July 19: 4-H Dairy Days & Michigan Dairy Expo encourages and promotes youth involvement in dairy activities, showcases the dairy industry and provide continuing education to the dairy industry at the Michigan State University Pavilion in East Lansing, Mich. Contact Carla McLachlan at mclachl2@msu.edu for details.

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

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.