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Monday-Thursday Jan. 16-19

Idaho Water Users Association Convention: 1 p.m. Riverside Hotel, 2900 W. Chinden Blvd., Boise. The convention will cover water issues and trends. Website: https://www.iwua.org/

Thursday Jan. 17

USDA’s Beginning Farmers and Ranchers ‘In the Know’ Event (virtual): 4-6 p.m. Are you new to farming or ranching, thinking about becoming a producer or serve this audience in your work? You’re invited to Oregon USDA’s Beginning Farmer Ranchers: In The Know virtual events 2023. Join us online for this informational virtual event series on the third Tuesday of January, April and July. Tuesday, Jan. 17, from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 18, from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 18, from noon to 2 p.m. Zoom link: https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1608664258 Meeting ID: 160 866 4258 Dial in: 669 254 5252. Website: https://bit.ly/3PHmd4t

Wednesday-Thursday Jan. 18-19

University of Idaho Potato Conference: Idaho State University, Pocatello. The conference includes seminars and workshops on a wide variety of potato industry topics. Website: https://bit.ly/3PapKYT

Wednesday-Friday Jan. 18-20

2023 Northwest Ag Show: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. -2 p.m. Friday. Oregon State Fair & Exposition Center, 2330 17th St. NE, Salem, Ore. The annual Northwest Ag Show is back and better than ever. On Jan. 18, 19 and 20, you can come for all the agriculture education, products and services one could need. More than 100 exhibitors. Earn OSHA safety credits free of charge. This year’s keynote speaker is Derrick Josi, who has a huge following among farmers and ranchers and on social media with his TDF Honest Farming. Website: https://northwestagshow.com/

Wednesday-Saturday Jan. 18-21

American Sheep Industry Annual Convention: Ft. Worth, Texas. The annual meeting brings all sectors of the industry together to set priorities, share information and conduct business. Website: https://www.sheepusa.org

Thursday Jan. 19

Field-to-Fork Festival: Jack’s Urban Meeting Place, 1000 W. Myrtle St., Boise, Idaho. Interactive trade fair brings together farmers, ranchers and other independent food and beverage industry professionals. Website: https://www.fareidaho.org/field-to-fork

Oregon Pasture Network Winter Classes-Educational Series (virtual): 6:30-8 a.m. From January through March, on Thursdays, we are bringing advanced education and technical resources to our members and to the public community of pasture based farmers. The Winter Class Series begins Thursday, Jan. 19, and concludes on Thursday, March 9. This year, we’re addressing some of our farmers’ most pressing issues, including but not limited to meat quality and on-farm butchery, increased pasture nutrition, drought-tolerant pasture varieties, livestock emergency veterinary care, succession planning, successfully running a pastured poultry business and predator control and soil health. Website: http://bit.ly/3Vc9BUa

Wednesday Jan. 25

Renewable Energy Options for Rural Landowners (webinar): 6:30-7:30 p.m. Properly sited renewable energy systems have the potential to mitigate climate change, conserve energy, reduce utility bills, and serve as a visual example of a business’ sustainable practices. In this presentation, you will learn about the pros and cons of different renewable energy technologies available to rural Oregon landowners. Hosted by Spark Northwest. Registration required. Website: http://bit.ly/3FM0mEr

Friday-Saturday

Feb. 3-4

Native Plant Sale — Trees and Shrubs: 560 Oak Grove Road, Salem, Ore. Polk Soil and Water Conservation District’s winter native plant sale is now live at Polkswcd.com. This year, Polk SWCD is expanding with a larger quantity and variety of trees and shrubs. Your purchase supports native habitat on your farm, and also oak woodland and prairie restoration on Polk SWCD’s conservation easements. You can pre-order your plants now and pick up Feb. 3-4 in West Salem. The district is also looking for volunteers for the event.

Jan. 19-March 2

Oregon Pasture Network Winter Classes (online): 6:30-8:30 a.m. every Thursday through March 9. From January through March, on Thursdays, we are bringing advanced education and technical resources to our members and to the public community of pasture based farmers. We will address some of our farmers’ most pressing issues, including but not limited to meat quality and on-farm butchery, increased pasture nutrition, drought-tolerant pasture varieties, livestock emergency veterinary care, succession planning, successfully running a pastured poultry business and predator control and soil health. Website: http://bit.ly/3Vc9BUa

Friday Jan. 20

SAIF Agri-Business Banquet: 6 p.m. Salem Convention Center, 200 Commercial St. SE Salem, Ore. This year’s Agri-Business Banquet will feature Derrick Josi, a Tillamook County dairyman and social media phenomenon. He has a reputation for telling it like it is when it comes to dairy in particular and agriculture in general. Website: http://saifagribusiness.com

Sunday-Wednesday Jan. 22-25

Dairy Forum 2023: J.W. Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes, Orlando, Fla. The forum focuses on meeting the challenges of tomorrow and positioning the dairy industry for continued success. Website: https://www.dairyforum.com

Tuesday-Wednesday Jan. 24-25

Stop the spread — Effective options for managing leafroll: Tuesday in Walla Walla, Wash., area; Wednesday in Prosser/Benton City, Wash. area. Learn more about managing grapevine leafroll disease. Pre-registration is free and required. Co-presented by WSU Viticulture Extension and the Washington Wine Industry Foundation. More details to come in December. Website: https://bit.ly/3ETrx0J

Wednesday Jan. 25

Renewable Energy Options for Rural Landowners (webinar): 6:30-7:30 p.m. Pacific time. Properly sited renewable energy systems have the potential to mitigate climate change, conserve energy, reduce utility bills, and serve as a visual example of a business’ sustainable practices. In this presentation, you will learn about the pros and cons of different renewable energy technologies available to rural Oregon landowners. Hosted by Spark Northwest. Registration required. Website: http://bit.ly/3FM0mEr

Wednesday-Friday Feb. 1-3

2023 Cattle Industry Convention & NCBA Trade Show: New Orleans, La. All facets of the cattle industry will get together. Website: https://www.ncba.org

Monday-Thursday Feb. 6-9

Washington WineVit: Three Rivers Convention Center, 7016 Grandridge Blvd., Kennewick, Wash. Organized by the Washington Winegrowers Association, this annual event explores current topics and future considerations for the state’s wine industry. Presenters will discuss strategies, trends, and solutions in sessions covering key industry topics. Website: https://www.winevit.org/

Thursday-Friday Feb. 16-17

Truffle Farming A-Z: Oregon State University LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St., Corvallis. This popular workshop is developed by Dr. Charles Lefevre, co-founder and president of the Oregon Truffle Festival and co-taught with Dr. Shannon Berch, professor of soil biology and Canada’s truffle cultivation expert. The two-day immersion will cover all aspects of truffle farming, from evaluation of soils and climates, orchard planning and management, to harvest, grading and shipping. Guest lecturers include orchard case studies from established growers, a truffle film in the evening (with truffle popcorn, of course), a tour of two truffle orchards and a demonstration of working truffle dogs. Website: https://bit.ly/3i6VOjU

Thursday-Saturday March 9-11

2023 Commodity Classic: Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Fla. The event features the latest farming technology, producer education and industry updates. Website: https://www.commodityclassic.com

Friday-Saturday March 24-25

Central Oregon Ag Show: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and 9a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. Deschutes County Fair and Expo Center, 3800 SW Airport Way, Redmond, Ore. Join us for the second annual edition of the Central Oregon Ag Show. Exhibitors and classes will be offered on every ag service and product — plus there will be working dog demonstrations, a fund-raising breakfast Saturday and lots of fun activities for the kids. This year’s featured keynote speaker is Derrick Josi, who has a huge following among farmers and ranchers and on social media with his TDF Honest Farming. He’s everyone’s favorite dairy farmer.

Friday-Sunday

March 24-26

Northwest Horse Fair & Expo 2023: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday. Linn County Fair & Expo Center

3700 Knox Butte Rd E, Albany, Ore. A huge horse expo packed with family friendly fun, exciting equine entertainment and education. Daily clinics with top notched trainers and riders, teens and Oregon Mustangs Adoption Showdown, stunning stallions and beautiful breeds performing daily. Large Trade show and so much more. Website: http://equinepromotions.net/northwest-horse-fair/

Wednesday-Friday

March 29-31

NoCo Hemp Expo: The Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, Colo. The event will highlight innovations in hemp and feature a comprehensive education program on all aspects of the industry. Website: https://www.nocohempexpo.com

Thursday-Friday May 4-5

Animal Agriculture Alliance 2023 Stakeholder Summit: Renaissance Arlington Capitol View Hotel, Arlington, Va. The Summit focuses on insights and advocacy. Website: https://www.animalagriculturealliance.org

Monday-Wednesday June 26-28

Western Governors’ Association 2023 Annual Meeting: Boulder Theatre, Boulder, Colo. The meeting focuses on the most significant issues facing the region. Website: https://www.westgov.org

Monday-Thursday Oct. 16-19

International Dairy Federation World Dairy Summit: McCormick Place, Chicago. The summit will focus on the most significant issues facing the global dairy sector. Website: https://www.idfwds.com