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UC Ag Day
2019-02-12 08:00 - 16:30 (America/Toronto) | UC
Join UoG FoodTalk in celebrating Canada’s Agriculture Day on Tuesday, February 12th in the University Centre. Stop by the courtyard for prizes, snacks, fun agriculture facts, and more!

OAC Annual Dodgeball Tournament
2019-02-12 14:00 - 17:00 | West Gym
Grab a team of 6-8 people and dodge some balls! To register send an email to Owen Ricker at oricker@uoguelph.ca or Naomi Rosedale at nrosedal@uoguelph.ca with your team name and members. FREE to sign up and the deadline to register is February 8! It’s a double-elimination tournament with games best 2/3. Hope you see you guys there!

Poultry Meeting with Bob Swayze
2019-02-13 18:00 - 19:00 | ANNU 156
Join Poultry Club this week in ANNU 156 at 6 pm as we welcome Bob Swayze from New Life Mills as he gives a guest presentation about the importance of ventilation and getting the most out of your feed. Pizza will be provided. See you there!
When: Wednesday, February 13th @ 6 pm
Where: ANNU 156

Corn Agronomy - Greg Stewart
2019-02-14 17:30 - 19:00 | Crop Sci Rm 121
Come on out to the meeting this Thursday. Greg Stewart from Maizex Seeds will be discussing everything there is to know about corn agronomy.

Dairy Science: Managing Genetics at the Herd Level
2019-02-14 19:00 - 20:00 | LLC 1714
MarkCarson from EastGen will be coming to talk about genomics, reading and interpreting bull proofs, sexed and beef semen usage, and where your replacements are going to be made going forward.
As usual, pizza and chocolate milk will be provided!

Brewniversity/Beer Trivia
2019-02-26 19:00 - 23:00 | Brass Taps
Join UoG FoodTalk as Dan Schmidt from Royal City Brewing Company and Prud’homme Beer Certification discusses Beer from the ground up. Make sure to stick around for Trivia after! 19+ event

UC Ag Day - Rescheduled
2019-02-27 09:00 - 16:00 | UC
We may have already celebrated Canadian Agriculture Day, but this great industry deserves to be celebrated every day! Come on out to the UC for swag, snacks, and agriculture facts.

Women in Agriculture Meeting with Janice Anderson
2019-02-27 17:30 - 18:30 | MCKN 233
The Women in Agriculture club is excited to have Janice Anderson come in to speak! Janice works as a sales rep for DuPont Pioneer in addition to being a cash crop farmer in Chatham-Kent. She is heavily involved in agriculture through her work as a 4-H dairy leader as well as sitting on the Dairy Advisory Committee for the University of Guelph’s Ridgetown Campus. We are looking forward to her coming in to share some of her experiences with us!

Aggie Trivia
2019-02-27 20:00 - 22:00 | Brass Taps
Hey Aggies, do you think you know something about agriculture and want to test your knowledge of what you learned from Ag Day? Well grab your friends and come on down to Brass Taps following the CSA General Meeting for some Aggie Trivia! Try your hand at being the smartest Aggies on campus and then celebrate your win at Aggie Pub!

Peter Johnson - Relay Soys and Wheat
2019-02-28 17:30 - 19:00 | Roz 105
Peter Johnson from Real Agriculture will be speaking about his relay soybeans project and wheat this week. Peter is a passionate speaker you do not want to miss!

Information Night with John Van de Vegte
2019-02-28 18:00 - 19:00 | Crop Sci Rm 121
Hosted by the Careers in Food and Agriculture Club, this event will be a unique opportunity to learn about careers and research at the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, led by Mr. John Van de Vegte! Accompanied by pizza, we will also be hosting elections for next year’s executive!

#BootsLife Campus Tour
2019-03-01 21:00 - 23:59 | Brass Taps

Animal Science Society's Career Night
2019-03-04 17:30 - 19:30 | PCH
Have you ever wondered what careers you can pursue in the animal-related field? Or perhaps, you wanted to ask a professional about their experiences but had no idea how to do so? Luckily to answer your burning questions, Animal Science Society is proud to present its annual Career Night event!
Notable speakers include Prof. Ernesto Guzman (a honey bee research professor at the University of Guelph), a master’s student, OSPCA agents and a vet student! FREE admission!

Beef Science Meeting
2019-03-04 19:00 | MCKN 116
Come on out the OAC Beef Science Meeting to hear from Jamie O’Shea. Free pizza will be provided!

Tractor Tug for Tots Recap and Elections
2019-03-04 19:00 - 20:00 | TBD
Looking to get more involved? Why not help plan one of the most exciting and fun-filled events of the year, to give back to a local charity. Come on out to the Tractor Tug for Tots Executive elections and a recap from this past years event. Snacks provided!

Sheep and Goat Tour
2019-03-05
The annual sheep and goat tour is back! More information will follow shortly

OAC Pool Tournament
2019-03-05 19:00 - 23:59 | Real Deal Sports Bar
The 2019 grizzlies are hosting the annual OAC Pool tournament
Email yantzij@uoguelph.ca to register your team of two
$25 per team – free pizza
Do you excel at draining your balls?
Like hitting balls with your stick?
Enjoy hitting other peoples balls?
Looking to get into a hole?
Then this is your cue.
We hope to see everyone out and test the waters at the tournament

London Farm Show
2019-03-06 - 2019-03-08 | Western Fair District
The London Farm Show, presented by Farm Credit Canada
Join us for the Largest Indoor Farm Show in Eastern Canada. Showcasing the Latest Industry Trends & Newest Technology. Come Grow with Us!
WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE SHOW:
320+ Exhibitors
– Complimentary shuttle service
– Opportunities to research and talk with new suppliers
– Industry experts, with a wealth of knowledge and experience
– An opportunity to re-connect with friends, neighbours and businesses
– Interactive & educational seminars, focusing on what’s new and changing in the agricultural industry
– Annual Middlesex Hall of Fame induction ceremony
Join us this year as we go back to our roots, sharing some historical farm show photos from years past.
DATES, TIMES & LOCATIONS:
Wed, Mar 6 @ 9AM – 5PM
Thurs, Mar 7 @ 9AM – 5PM
Fri, Mar 8 @ 9AM – 4PM
BUILDING 1
Western Fair District Agriplex
845 Florence St.
London, ON N5W 6G6
BUILDING 2
BMO Centre
295 Rectory St,
London, ON N5Z 2A7
TICKET BREAKDOWN:
Advanced: $16.00
General Admission: $16.00
Senior’s (at door only) $13.00

College Royal Kick-Off Pub 2019
2019-03-06 10:00 - 23:59 | PCH
Join the College Royal Society as we kick off the start of the 12 days of College Royal 2019! Get ready to dance to some amazing music, meet some great people and have a lot of fun!
Tickets are $5 and this is a split-license event so all are welcome!

Agriculture Ambassador Workshop
2019-03-06 17:30 - 20:00 | Roz 102
Have you ever struggled to answer a question when asked by your friends, family, or the public about agriculture?
Join SFOAC and Farm & Food Care Ontario for our first ever agriculture ambassador training.
In this workshop, you’ll learn who your average Canadian is, how much they know or don’t know about food and farming and how to tell your farm story to a non-farming audience so you can become an ambassador for agriculture.
Free pizza and refreshments are included at the event.
This workshop is sponsored by the Tracey Firth Memorial Fund and is hosted by Farm & Food Care Ontario and The Canadian Centre for Food Integrity.

Poultry Club Meeting
2019-03-06 18:00 - 19:30 | ANNU 156
Poultry Club is happy to host Janelle Caldwell from Gray Ridge this week!
Come out Wednesday night to learn about the Gray Ridge company and egg grading. Starts at 6, come grab some pizza and have a clucking good time!

Plant Night
2019-03-06 19:00 - 22:00 | ALEX 265
ESSE is hosting an event Wednesday, March 6th at 7:00 pm in ALEX 265 for 3rd-year enviro-sci students or anyone who is interested to plant some herbs! Come on out if you want to relieve some stress, take a break from midterms, have some fun and grow your own plant for FREE! We’ll also be decorating and painting the pots! See you there!

4-H on Campus Cooking Class
2019-03-07 18:30 - 20:30 | Longos
When: Thursday 6:30-8:30pm
Where: The Loft @ Longos (Clair Road)
There are limited spots available in our cooking class this week! Cost is covered by the club. It might not be Gordon Ramsay approved, but it’ll be delicious!
Email eteel@uoguelph.ca or find us on Facebook!

Kick It Up Fashion Show 2019
2019-03-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Brass Taps
Come out to our annual Kick It Up Fashion Show! This is an annual event that involves putting on a dance show for Guelph students and the surrounding community. Watch our dancers strut their stuff in some of the best fashions provided by local retailers!

Dairy Science/Soil and Crop Club Meeting
2019-03-07 19:00 - 21:00 | LLC 1714
Don’t miss out on this one time event where we will have two speakers and twice the fun! Ian McDonald will be coming in to talk about soil compaction along with Fritz Trauttmansdorff to talk about implementing forages into rotations. Pizza and chocolate milk will be provided.

Equine Career Night
2019-03-07 19:00 - 21:00 | PCH
Equine Career Night on March 7 is a one-of-a-kind event for those looking for employment and/or to explore their options in the equine industry! With more exhibitors than ever before, a large variety of horse businesses and associations will be represented and are eager to talk to YOU! To find out who will be there, please see the event details below and in the link provided and regular updates on featured exhibitors

Canadian Intercollegiate Judging Competition (CIJC)
2019-03-09 08:00 - 22:00
Don’t miss this exciting competition! CIJC is an agricultural event held by the Ontario Agricultural College at the University of Guelph every March during the 12 Days of College Royal. It is a chance for judging clubs from agricultural universities and colleges across Canada to compete against each other judging numerous livestock and crops classes!

ABSA Presents - Charity Benefit Semi-Formal
2019-03-09 18:00 - 23:59 | Creelman Hall
Bring your dancing shoes and snazziest attire, and join the Animal Biology Students’ Association for our biggest night of the year! We will be hosting a semi-formal dinner and dance in Creelman Hall, with proceeds going towards Aspen Valley Wildlife Sanctuary. This event is not program restricted – all are welcome!
Aspen Valley Wildlife Sanctuary is a leader in wildlife rehabilitation and wildlife education programs, featuring one of the largest facilities in Ontario. This organization also offers summer internships and volunteer programs, so this is a great opportunity to network and get to know the sanctuary a little better!
Tickets will be $45 each and cover the cost of entry, dinner and 2 drink tickets. Subsequent drinks can be purchased at your own expense. We will be serving alcohol at this event so be sure to bring your ID.

U of Guelph CAMA Student Chapter Practice Presentation Night
2019-03-12 18:00 - 21:00 | Cutten Fields
Interested in hearing about what the U of G CAMA Student Chapter has been up to this year? We would like to invite all friends, family and industry experts to join us at our Practice Presentation Night! Listen to our presentation, ask questions and give feedback!
The event will start at 6:00 pm- join us for appetizers and networking! We will present our marketing plan at 6:30 pm and will welcome questions, comments and feedback.

College Royal Trivia Night
2019-03-12 19:00 - 21:30 | Brass Taps
Join us for our first annual College Royal Trivia Night! We have a variety of categories ranging from Canadian history to pop culture. See you there!
