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The Rural Voice, 1998-09, Page 69COVERS 1 1 1 SEPTEMBER 1, 2, 3 — Nutrient Systems: Feeding Cows/Feeding Fields, Tour and Demonstration for Dairy Producers. For details call Barb Alves, 519-846- 0055. 2 — Corn Silage Processing Day, 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Elora Research Station. To pre -register contact Fergus OMAFRA office by August 25, 1998. 2 — Bruce County Farm Safety Association Meeting, 8:00 p.m., Walkerton OMAFRA Boardroom. 3•— Liquid Manure Application Information and Demonstration Day, 1:15 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Elora Research Station. For details please call the Woodstock OMAFRA office at 1-800-265-7896 or 1-519-537- 6621. 3 — Huron County Pork Producers', 8:00 p.m., Clinton OMAFRA. 8, 9 & 10 — Canada's Outdoor Farm Show, Woodstock, Ontario. Open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Daily Admission: Adults - $12, Youth (6 - 15) - $5. Children (under 6) - free. 9 — Bruce County Holstein Club Meeting, 8:30 p.m., Walkerton OMAFRA Boardroom. 10 & 11 — Ontario Farm Woodlot Expo and Provincial Agroforestry Conference, Woodstock. Theme "The Economics of Forest Farming". This is relevant to all farm woodlot owners. For more information, contact Marvin Smith 519-291-2236. 14 — Bruce County Cattlemen's Association Meeting, 8:00 p.m., Walkerton OMAFRA Boardroom. 15 — Belgrave School Fair. 15 & 16 — Brussels Fair. Calendar 15 to 19 — International Plowing Match and Farm Machinery Show, Sunbury, Ontario (near Kingston). 17 — CFRE Windturbinc Construction Workshop, 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Ministry of Agriculture and Food building, Hwy. 59, north of Woodstock. $45 for CFRE members, $55 for non-members. Lunch available at minimal cost. Pre- registration is necessary with $10 deposit. Contact Eleanor Hart, Tel.: 519-539-4393, Fax: 519-421-2353. 17 — Bruce County 4-H Association Meeting, 8:00 p.m., Walkerton OMAFRA Boardroom. 18 — Nutrient Management Workshop, during the day, Walkerton OMAFRA Boardroom. 19 — 4-H Regional Fun Day at the Fair, Western Fair, London. For 4-H Club Members and Open Class for parents, leaders and Junior Farmers. For further information, contact Helen Lapp 519-526-7753. 19 — Lucknow Fair. 20 — Pratie Oaten - Potato Harvest Celebration, 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. County of Grey Owen Sound Museum. Adults $6; children $3. 22 — Grey -Bruce 4-H Judging Competition, 1:00 p.m., Walkerton OMAFRA Boardroom. 22 — Lake Huron Traders' meeting, 7:30 p.m., Walkerton OMAFRA Boardroom. 23 — Bruce County 4-H Workshop, 7:00 to 10:00 p.m., Walkerton OMAFRA Boardroom. 24 — Wiarton Feeder Sale, Wiarton. 24 — Bruce County 4-H Association Directors' Meeting, 8:00 p.m., Walkerton OMAFRA Boardroom. 25 — Nutrient Management Workshop, during the day, Walkerton OMAFRA Boardroom. 25, 26 & 27 — Exeter Fair. 26, 27 — Heritage Demonstration at the 25th Split Rail Festival, Flesherton, Ontario. Antique tractors, vintage machinery and classic cars, old fashion steam engine, hay threshing, binding and grinding, windmill display, log sawing, broom making and more. Also visit the arts and crafts booths, attend the Quilt Auction featuring the 25th Anniversary Split Rail Quilt, enjoy the Olde Tyme Fowl Supper and more! 28 — Bruce County Federation of Agriculture, 8:00 p.m., Walkerton OMAFRA Boardroom. 30 to Oct. 2 — Leadership in Action, Geneva Park (near Orillia). For more information contact 1-888-466-2372, ext. 63115.0 Deadline for the OCTOBER issue of The Rural Voice is SEPTEMBER 16 WHITE BUNKER SILO • Stronger and more pliable than black covers • Ultra -Violet light inhibitors to prevent cracking • Reflects the sun - less heat - better nutrients • The strongest white cover on the market today Sizes in stock: • 32'x 100'-40'x 100'-50'x 100' FARM SERVICES CHESLEY, ONT. NOG 1L0 (519) 363-3308 or 1-800-269-2561 SEPTEMBER 1998 65