March 17-19: Smoky River trade show, Fahler, Alta. (Roch Bremont, 780-837-2900)
March 18-19: Spring trade show, Communiplex, Norquay, Sask., 306-594-6262
March 18-19: Saskatchewan Elk Breeders Association convention and trade show, Delta Bessborough Hotel, Saskatoon (SEBA, 306-782-6500)
March 18-19: Spring Dairy Classic Championship Show, Agriculture Pavilion, Stampede Park, Calgary (Dana Cleghorn, 403-261-0127)
March 18-20: Lloydminster Showcase, Lloydminster (Mike Sidoryk, 306-825-5571)
March 19: 4-H Lighthorse Club tack swap and trade fair, Lakedell Agricultural Centre, Lakedell, Alta. (Chris, 780-586-3760)
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March 19: Saskatchewan Fiddlers Association dinner, show and dance, Agriplex, Unity, Sask. (Kevin Bergen, 306-386-2441)
March 19: Organic Producers Association of Manitoba Co-operative Inc. meeting of the membership, Assiniboine Community College, Brandon (OPAM, 204-748-1315)
March 19-20: Toy and Collectible show and sale, Complex, Morden, Man. (David or Peggy Booker, 204-822-5553)
March 19-20: Basic sheep management workshop, Saskatoon area (Sask. Sheep Development Board, 306-933-5200)
March 19-20: Acreage Lifestyle Show, Round Up Centre, Stampede Park, Calgary, 403-261-0162
March 21: Manitoba Rural Adaptation Council meeting, Victoria Inn, Brandon (Lyndsey Smith, 204-982-4796)
March 22: Public Legal Education seminar, Provincial Bldg., Bonnyville, Alta. (Ardis, 780-826-2150 or Doris, 780-645-3222)
CropChoices workshop (Ag-Info Centre, 866-882-7677)
March 22: Provincial Building, Grande Prairie, Alta.
March 23: Provincial Building, Westlock, Alta.
March 23: Alberta Natural Health Agricultural Network growing health naturally conference, Alberta Research Council, Edmonton (ANHAN, 780-986-0262)
Agroforestry workshops for Alberta farmers, ranchers and acreage owners, 780-432-0112
March 23: Recreation Complex, Edson, Alta.
March 30: Lakeland College,
Vermilion, Alta.
April 6: Best Western Hotel,
Sherwood Park, Alta.
April 13: Best Western Hotel, Sherwood Park, Alta.
March 23: 2005 South East Research Farm winter conference and annual meeting at the Redvers Legion Hall, Redvers, Sask.
March 23-24: Farm Fair, exhibition grounds, Prince Albert, Sask. (Nicole Bertrand, 306-764-6222)
March 28-April 2: Royal Manitoba Winter Fair, Keystone Centre, Brandon, 204-726-3592