The Ontario Forage Council has announced their upcoming annual Forage Focus Conference 2012. This years’ theme is “Managing Profitable Forages Now and for the Future.”
The conference will be held in Winchester on Nov. 27 at the Winchester Community Centre, and in Shakespeare on Wednesday, Nov. 28 at the Shakespeare Optimist Hall. Presentations are CEU accredited.
Keynote speaker is Dr. Michael Hutjens from the University of Illinois, who will be speaking on two topics; ”The Role of Forages for a Profitable Operation,” and “Lessons Learned from a Challenging Season”.
Hutjens has won awards from the Illinois Milk Producers, Holstein Association and the University, and has a blog on Dairyline.com.
Joel Bagg, forage specialist for OMAFRA will speak on “Coping with the Forage Challenges of 2012.” There will also be a representative from Agricorp present to explain the benefits of “Crop Production Insurance, Now and in the Future.”
The cost of the conference is $40, and includes conference proceedings and a hot roast beef lunch.
Books of 10 tickets are available at a reduced rate to treat customers, or staff.
Registration deadline is Nov. 23. Registration will be accepted at the door, but may not include the hot roast beef lunch.
Registration is available by phone (with Visa or Mastercard), or by mail with cheques made payable to the Ontario Forage Council.
Tradeshow and sponsorship opportunities are still available for both days of this conference. Forage Focus is an excellent opportunity to advertise businesses in the eastern part of the province.
For more information on sponsorship/tradeshow opportunities, or to register contact the Ontario Forage Council via manager Ray Robertson or Patricia Ellingwood at 519-986-1484, or 1-877-892-8663 or via email to support@ontarioforagecouncil.com.
To mail your registration, send it to the Ontario Forage Council at PO Box 463, Markdale, Ontario, N0C 1H0.
