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Published 11:12 am Wednesday, June 5, 2024

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Monday-Thursday June 17-20

International Society for Agricultural Safety and Health Annual Conference: Hilton Portland Downtown, Portland, Ore. The conference features educational sessions, networking and tours. Website: https://isash.org/

Tuesday June 18

Beef Quality Assurance Meeting: 9:30 a.m.-noon. Three Creek School , 49909 Three Creek Road, Rogerson, Idaho. Idaho’s Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) Certification program seeks to improve the competitiveness and profitability of Idaho beef producers and build consumer trust in the industry to expand markets for beef products in the retail and foodservice industries. Website: www.IdahoBeefQuality.com

Wednesday-Friday June 19-21

R-CALF Convention and Trade Show: The Lodge at Deadwood, S.D. The event focuses on hot-button topics in the cattle industry. Website: www.r-calfusa.com/event/annual-convention/

Monday-Tuesday June 24-25

Idaho Cattle Association Summer Round Up: noon, Hell’s Canyon Grand Hotel, 621 21st St., Lewiston, Idaho. The event will feature mid-year updates from National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Idaho Beef Council and the State Department of Agriculture. Website: https://tinyurl.com/msfnnyhb

Wednesday June 26

Farm Stress Workshop: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Canyon Crest Events Center, 330 Canyon Crest Drive, Twin Falls, Idaho. The workshop will focus on mental health in the agricultural community and suicide prevention. Darla Tyler McSherry of Ask In Ernest will lead the workshop and offer QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) training. A panel of mental health providers will speak on seeking support and stress management. Lunch will be provided, and attendees are asked to register. Website: https://tinyurl.com/496ru5uj

Monday-Wednesday July 8-10

Cattle Industry Summer Business Meeting: Hilton Bayfront, 1 Park Blvd., San Diego, Calif. The event brings together the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board, American National CattleWomen and the National Cattlemen’s Foundation to discuss critical issues, develop initiatives and establish direction for various projects aimed at improving the beef cattle industry. Website: https://tinyurl.com/287ex34a

Solar Farm Summit, North America’s Agrivoltaics Expo: Loews Chicago O’Hare Hotel, Rosemont, Ill. Sponsored by American Farmland Trust, the conference focuses on solar projects that combine active farming with energy generation. Website: https://solarfarmsummit.com/

Wednesday-Thursday July 10-11

Organic Produce Summit: Monterey Conference Center, Monterey, Calif. The summit focuses on issues facing the industry. Website: www.organicproducesummit.com

July 12-28

California State Fair: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. California Expo and Fairgrounds, 1600 Exposition Blvd., Sacramento, Calif. Get ready to experience the ultimate “State of Fun” as the California State Fair returns promising an experience filled with competitions, live concert series, lively walking acts, food from across the state and carnival rides. Website: https://calexpostatefair.com/event/california-state-fair/

Saturday July 13

Donald Daze Hazelnut Festival: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. 10710 Main St., Donald, Ore. The event features a classic car-truck-tractor show, hazelnut parade, Family Fun Zone activities, vendors, food booths, live music and beer garden. The Hazelnut Parade kicks off the festival at 11 a.m. Website: www.DonaldDaze.com

Sunday July 28

Cultivate and Celebrate — 50 Years of Tilth Alliance: 5-8 p.m. Rainier Beach Urban Farm and Wetlands, 5513 S. Cloverdale St., Seattle. Tastings by renowned Seattle chefs using local produce, sip signature cocktails and mocktails amid Seattle’s largest urban farm, bid on fabulous goodies in an online auction, and commemorate 50 years of cultivating a better food future. Website: https://tinyurl.com/2hus6x79

Tuesday-Thursday Sept. 17-19

Public Lands Council 56th Annual Meeting: Double Tree Hilton, Grand Junction, Colo. Government officials and experts will speak on policy for the year ahead. Website: https://tinyurl.com/49p9n5zs

Tuesday-Thursday Nov. 12-14

Idaho Association of Soil Conservation Districts Annual Conference: Holiday Inn & Suites, 3005 South Fork Blvd., Idaho Falls. More information to come. Website: https://tinyurl.com/mrtrxr5r

Monday-Wednesday Dec. 16-18

Far West Agribusiness Conference: Boise Centre. More information to come. Website: https://www.fwaa.org

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