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Published: January 7, 1999

Jan. 6-8: Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association convention, Sheraton Cavalier, Saskatoon. (306-586-5866)

Jan. 8-10: Saskatoon Farm Toy & Collectible Show, Western Development Museum, Saskatoon. (Wayne or Sherry Gamble, 306-237-4747)

Jan. 11-12: Saskatchewan Alfalfa Seed Producers Development Commission/Saskatchewan Alfalfa Seed Producers Association meeting, Radisson Hotel, Saskatoon. (Wayne Goerzen, 306-956-7275)

Jan. 11-16: Crop Production Week, Saskatoon Inn, Saskatoon. (Food Focus, 306-652-2691)

Jan. 12: Alberta Grazing Leaseholders Association meeting, Crossroads Hotel, Calgary (Larry Sears, 403-549-2481)

Jan. 13: Saskatchewan Mustard Growers Association meeting and information session, Saskatoon Inn, Saskatoon, 306-787-4665

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Canadian ag ministers said they want to ensure farmers, ranchers and processors are competitive through ongoing regulatory reform and business risk management programs that work.

Jan. 13-16: Westgen Artificial Insemination School, Saskatoon Livestock Sales Ltd., Saskatoon (Vicki Johnson, 306-329-8600)

Jan. 15: Lamb marketing alternatives workshop, Calgary area (Cathy Gallivan, 403-224-3962 or Doug Laurie, 403-963-6711)

Jan. 16: Lamb marketing alternatives workshop, Edmonton area. (Cathy Gallivan, 403-224-3962 or Doug Laurie, 403-963-6711)

Jan. 19: Farm succession seminar, Lethbridge, Alta. (Brad Smith, 403-223-7907; to register 1-800-387-6030)

Jan. 19-20: Cattlemen’s Corral/ Crop Visions, Lloydminster, Sask. (306-825-5571)

Jan. 19-21: Manitoba Ag Days, Keystone Centre, Brandon, Man. (Val Goodwin, 204-897-8408)

Jan. 19-22: Canadian International Farm Equipment Show, International Centre, Toronto. (Lesley Nicholson, 705-741-2536)

Jan. 21: Farm succession seminar, Calgary (Ted Darling, 403-948-8524; to register 1-800-387-6030)

Jan. 21-22: Agronomy update conference, Lethbridge, Alta. (Ross McKenzie, 403-381-5842 or Alberta Ag, 403-381-5126)

Jan. 22: Allan Savory seminar on holistic management, Red Deer, Alta. (Randee Halladay, 403-729-2472 or 1-800-946-5476)

Jan. 22-23: Leaders Challenge conference, Capri Hotel, Red Deer, Alta. (Don Diduck, 403-421-9330)

Jan. 22-23: Uniting farm and rural women: strategies for action, Sands Hotel, Regina. (Cheryl Senecal, 306-787-7423)

Jan. 22-24: Saskatchewan Livestock Association convention, Saskatoon Inn, Saskatoon, 306-757-6133

Jan. 25-27: Manitoba-North Dakota Zero Tillage Workshop, Keystone Centre and Victoria Inn, Brandon. (Bob Bradley, 204-727-5355; Dale Timmerman, 204-822-7271)

Jan. 26: Farm succession seminar, Leduc, Alta. (Dean Dyck, 403-340-7007; to register 1-800-387-6030)

Jan. 26: Success and Survival seminar, Saskatoon Livestock Sales, Saskatoon.

Jan. 27: Sow and Boar Day, International Inn, Winnipeg, 204-945-7672

Jan. 27: Farm succession seminar, Grande Prairie, Alta. (George Monner, 403-835-2241; to register 1-800-387-6030)

Jan. 27: Success and Survival seminar, Animal Health Centre, Swift Current, Sask.

Jan. 27: Winter Cereals Canada Inc. meeting and production workshop, Keystone Centre, Brandon, Man. (David Struthers, 306-782-8188)

Jan. 28: Hog Grow/Finish Day, International Inn, Winnipeg, 204-945-7672

Jan. 28: Success and Survival seminar, Elks Hall, Maple Creek, Sask.

Jan. 29: Success and Survival seminar, Travel Lodge, Medicine Hat, Alta.

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