What’s Up – for Aug. 11, 2011

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Published: August 11, 2011

Please forward your agricultural events to [email protected] or call 204-944-5762.

Aug. 11:Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Brandon Research Centre 125th anniversary, 2701 Grand Valley Rd. (off 18th St. N.), Brandon. Displays and demonstrations 1-5 p.m. rain or shine. For more info call 204-726-7650.

Aug. 11:“From Garden to Pantry” produce preservation workshop with Susan Proven, 7-9 p.m., Glenboro Community Hall. For more info or to pre-register (deadline three days prior) contact Tamara at 204-523- 3227 or [email protected].

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August 12-14:Stock dog clinic with Dale Montgomery, Neepawa Fair Grounds. All levels welcome. For more info call 204-834-2261.

Aug 13-14:Manitoba Sheep Association Show, Neepawa Fair Grounds. For more info or entries call 204-834-2261 or visit mbsheep.ca.

August 13-14:Wild and Wooly Fibre Festival, Neepawa Fair Grounds. For more info call 204-834-2261, visit mbsheep.ca or visit “Manitoba Sheep Association Wild and Wooly Fibre Festival” on Facebook.

Aug. 23-24:Supply Chain Connections conference 2011 – The Mid-Continent Cold Chain. For more info call 204-474-9097, email [email protected] or visit www.umti.ca.

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