June 17-19: Cowboy poetry gathering, fair grounds, Pincher Creek, Alta., 403-627-5855 or 888-298-5855
June 17-19: Alberta provincial plowing match, Wanham, Alta., 780-694-2080
June 18-19: Wagons West open house, Roblin, Man., 204-937-4276
June 19: Humming into Spring, Discover Alpacas workshop, Country Vista Alpacas, Duval, Sask., 306-771-4598 or 306-696-2882
June 22: Western Beef Development Centre field day, Termuende Research Farm, Lanigan, Sask. (Carol Jackson, 306-682-3139)
June 24-26: Heavy, light and miniature horse show, Hometown Fair, Moose Jaw, Sask. (306-692-2723 or 306-759-2065)
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June 25: Agricultural society horse show and country fair, Bengough, Sask. (Ivan or Sheila, 306-268-2669)
June 25: Bustin’ of the Bulls bull riding, Agriplex, New Sarepta, Alta. (Barb, 780-941-3730)
June 26-July 4: World Jersey Cattle Bureau World Conference 2005, Waterloo, Ont.(Kerry Alexander, 519-766-9980 or WJCB, 519-821-1020)
June 27-28: Holistic management conference with Allan Savory, exhibition grounds, Lloydminster (Bluesette or Mark, 306-236-6105)
June 27-30: A New Era in Grain Quality Assurance, Winnipeg (Paul Graham, 204-983-2749)
June 30-July 2: Trade show and sale, arena and curling rink, Tofield, Alta.(Clarence Kobzey, 780-662-3666)
July 5: Peace Region Forage Seed Association tour in the Baldonnel and Flatrock, B.C. area. (Sandra or Kim, 250-789-6885)
July 6-9: Exhibition, exhibition grounds, Yorkton, Sask. (Don Kunkel, 306-783-4800)
July 7: SCES Fiddle Camp homecoming community concert, Ed’s Inn, Prince Albert (Cara Sawka, 306-780-9494)
July 11-15: Agricultural Service Board trade show, Lac La Biche, Alta. (Marilyn Meisner, 780-623-1747)
July 15-18: Canadian Highland Cattle Society convention and meeting, Duncan, B.C. (Lesley Jackson, 780-985-2392)
July 16: Granlea beef ring exhibit dedication ceremony, Pioneer Acres of Alberta Museum, Irricana, Alta., 403-935-4357
July 17-20: Dairy Farmers of Canada meeting, Grand Okanagan Lakefront Resort and Conference Centre, Kelowna, B.C. (B.C. Dairy Foundation, 604-294-3775)
July 18-22: Alberta centennial trail ride, Canadian Forces Base Suffield,Ralston, Alta. (cpt. Sterling Cripps, 403-544-4011, ext. 4405 or registration, 403-544-4011, ext. 5380)
July 20-23: Chipperfield wagon train, meet at Dan Martin Ranch, Plato, Sask.(Rene, 306-377-2120, Dan, 306-574-4875, Jerry, 306-882-3474)
July 21: Saskatchewan alfalfa seed producers field day, Nipawin, Sask. (Wayne Goerzen, 306-651-7275)
