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Published: August 12, 2010

Aug. 9-12:Canadian Sheep Federation sheep-specific auditor training course, Travelodge Hotel, Regina (Barb Caswell,

barbara@cansheep.ca,

519-924-1731)Aug. 10-13:Canadian Cattlemen’s Association convention and meeting, Deerfoot Inn and Casino, Calgary (CCA, 403-275-8558, ext 410, herbertt@cattle.ca)

Aug. 10-15:Saskatoon Exhibition, Prairieland Park, Saskatoon (306-931-7149; www.saskatoonexhibition.ca)

Aug. 13-15:Prairie Shepherds 4-H Club and Manitoba Sheep Association show and sale, Neepawa, Man., 204-859-

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2427 or 204-834-2261Aug. 13-15:Prairie Shepherds 4-H Club and Manitoba Sheep Association stock dog challenge, Neepawa, Man., 204-859-2427 or 204-834-2261Aug. 20-21:Fall fair, Emo, Ont. (807-482-

2428)

Aug. 26-29:Bulkley Valley Exhibition,

Smithers, B.C. ( www.bvfair.ca, bvfair@telus.net)

Aug. 28-29:Strathcona Vintage Tractor Association tractor pull, Bremner Farm, Sherwood Park, Alta. (Ray, 780-973-4500 or Ellis, 780-922-6120, www.strathconavintagetractor.com)

Sept. 3-5:Diamond Classic all-breed gaited horse show, Prairieland Agri-Centre, Saskatoon (Phoebe Soles, 306-929-2350, foxcreek@inet2000.com

or Marion Bear, 306-763-9586, marionbear@gmail.com, www.

saskperuvians. net)Sept. 8-9:AAFC-BRC beef and pasture tour, Grazing Solutions for Range and Pasture, Brandon Research Centre, Brandon ( event.brc@agr.gc.ca;

204-578-3604)Sept. 10-11:Ropin’ the Prairie and Barrel Racing Jackpot, Prairieland Park, Ag Centre, Saskatoon (Kathy McAuley, 306-276-5792, lakeview.farm@sasktel.net or Henry Schellenberg, 306-277-2161,

lazysperformancehorses. com)Sept. 12-15:Agricultural Biotechnology International 2010 conference, TCU Place, Saskatoon (Brenda Scott, 306-668-2650, abic2010@agwest.sk.ca,

www.abic.ca/abic2010)

Sept. 17-19:Maple Creek Cowboy Poetry Gathering, Armoury-Elk’s Hall, Maple Creek, Sask. (Jasper Centre, 306-662-2434, www.cowboypoetry.ca)

Sept. 17-24:National Biotechnology Week in Saskatchewan ( www.imagenenation.ca)

Sept. 19:Manitoba’s Open Farm Day

(MAFRI, 204-821-5322)Oct. 1-3:Olds Fall Classic, Agricultural

Exhibition Grounds, Olds, Alta. (Olds Agricultural Society, 403-556-3770, tracy@oldsagsociety.com, www.oldsagsociety.com)

Oct. 3:Salt Spring Island Apple Festival, Fulford Hall, Salt Spring Island, B.C. (Harry Burton, 250-653-2007, burtonh@saltspring.com, www.saltspringmarket.com/apples)

Oct. 13-15:Western Forum on Pest Management, Coast Lethbridge Hotel and Conference Centre, Lethbridge ( www.westernforum.org)

Nov. 10-13:Agri-Trade, Westerner Park, Red Deer, Alta. (Pat Kennedy, 403-347-4491, agritrade@reddeerchamber.com, www.agritrade.com)

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