NATIONAL Oct. 18-19: The Assoc. of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) offers new education seminars on leadership and project management, with a focus on fundamentals and best practices. “Project Management Essentials” will be held in Chicago-O’Hare, Ill. at Four Points by Sheraton. For details and to register, visit www.aem.org
INDIANA Oct. 19: The Indiana Urban Forest Council 2011 Conference is an opportunity for urban forest managers, arborists, urban planners, landscape architects and volunteers to learn about tree maintenance, urban forestry issues and more. The event takes place from 7:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Fort Garrison State Park, 5753 Glenn Road, Indianapolis, Ind. Register at www.ag.purdue.edu/fnr/Documents/IUFCBrochure10_2011.pdf
Oct. 27-28: A hardwood log, lumber and tree workshop is scheduled at the Southeast-Purdue Ag Center in Butlerville, Ind. Registration is $150 and covers workshop material and lunches. For more information and a registration form, visit www.ag.pur due.edu/fnr/Documents/HardwoodLogTreeWorkshopOct_27_2011.pdf
Oct. 7-9: The 16th annual Americana 1800, an event focusing on pre-1840 history at Hesters Farm in Walkerton, Ind. For reservations, call Annette Hesters at 574-586-2105.
Oct. 8: The fifth annual Midwest Hair Sheep Sale, hosted by the Washington County Sheep Assoc., will take place at the Washington County Fairgrounds in Salem, Ind. at 1 p.m. For more information, contact Dave Embree, 812-755-4414, ddembree@yahoo.com or Blanche Perkins, 812-967-4554, bearcreekter rel@hotmail.com or visit www.wcsheep.org
Oct. 25: Eastern Indiana Livestock Breeders Assoc. will host its 86th annual banquet to recognize individuals who have had recent success in the livestock arena, as well as individuals who have had decades of influence on the livestock industry. The event will take place at 6:30 p.m. in Husted Hall at the Randolph County 4-H Fairgrounds in Winchester, Ind. Contact Gordon Jackson at gordonmariej@juno.com or 765-468-7779 by Oct. 18
OHIO Oct. 8: “Science Fun with Dairy Foods” is the first of a series of “4-H Science Saturdays” this academic year on Ohio State University’s campus in Columbus, Ohio. This event will take place at the Nationwide and Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center at 2201 Fred Taylor Drive. Cost is $5 per child. To register, fill out the form available at www.ohio4h.org/4hscience/
Oct. 21: “4-H for a Day” is the second of a series of “4-H Science Saturdays: at the Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. This event will take place at the Nationwide and Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center at 2201 Fred Taylor Drive. Cost is $5 per child. To register, fill out the form available at www.ohio4h.org/4hscience/
KENTUCKY Oct. 1-2: AutumnFest: Catch the Magic of Fall – Armed Forces, Police, Emergency Workers Weekend at the Bi-Water Farm & Greenhouse in Georgetown, Ky. As a way to salute Boy and Girl Scouts will receive one free AutumnFest Express train ride with a paid admission to AutumnFest. For more information visit www.biwaterfarm.com or call Stephen Fister at 502-863-3676.
Oct. 8: Owen County Agricultural Heritage Trail Tour will begin at the Owen County Fairgrounds in Owenton, Ky. To download a registration form, visit www.kycrossroadsregion.com or www.ces.ca.uky.edu/owen or call 502-484-5703 for more information.
Oct. 8-9: AutumnFest: Catch the Magic of Fall – Armed Forces, Police, Emergency Workers Weekend at the Bi-Water Farm & Greenhouse in Georgetown, Ky. For more information visit www.biwaterfarm.com or call Stephen Fister at 502-863-3676.
Oct. 11: Eweprofit School II will take place at the UK Animal Research Center, Sheep Unit in Versailles, Ky. For more information and times, contact Dr. Don Ely at 859-257-2717 or dely@uky.edu
Oct. 15-16: AutumnFest: Catch the Magic of Fall – Armed Forces, Police, Emergency Workers Weekend at the Bi-Water Farm & Greenhouse in Georgetown, Ky. For more information visit www.biwaterfarm.com or call Stephen Fister at 502-863-3676.
TENNESSEE Oct. 8: Ames Plantation’s Heritage Festival in Grand Junction, Tenn., will offer family fun with an array of activities including Civil War re-enactments, shop for unique handmade crafts and listen to old-timey gospel and bluegrass music. Admission is $5 for adults, $2 for children ages 4–16, and free for ages 3 and under. Parking is free. For more information, visit the website www.ame splantation.org or call 901-878-1067.
Oct. 13: Northeast Tennessee Beef Expo will take place at University of Tennessee’s AgResearch and Education Center at Greeneville, Tenn. Registration and a trade show will begin at 7:30 a.m. The cost to attend the day-long program is $10, which includes a steak luncheon. Contact your local county UT Extension office or call Milton Orr at 423-798-1710.
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. |
