2013 Resource Guide - 4-H Ontario

ONTARIO CONFERENCES
All Sen$e programs:
For young adults ages 19–25
Non-members may attend
Registration fee: $141.25 INCLUDES HST
Registration dates vary by conference
Maximum 40 participants per conference
DAIRY SEN$E May 2-4, 2013
Location: University of Guelph, Guelph ON Registration deadline: March 21, 2013
Gain management skills from some of the most successful dairy farmers in Ontario. Learn the impact of management
decisions on the bottom line and how to run a more profitable dairy operation. Tour some of the top dairy farms in Ontario.
Find out the key elements of a succession plan and network with other young dairy farmers. Each year brings new speakers
and tours to create a unique experience. For more details or to register visit www.4-hontario.ca/dairy-sense.
Co-managed with the Ontario Holstein Branch
EQUINE SEN$E June 13–15, 2013
Location: Kemptville College, Kemptville ON Registration deadline: May 2, 2013
Equine Sen$e is about developing knowledge of all aspects of an equine operation, with a focus on management decisions
that affect your bottom line. Join industry leaders at this three-day, two-night conference to gain an understanding
of the business side of the equine industry through information sessions, farm tours and networking with top breeders,
stable owners and trainers. Learn how the decisions you make affect the profitability of an equine business while making
valuable industry connections. To find out more, visit www.4-hontario.ca/equine-sense.
SHEEP & GOAT SEN$E July 11–13, 2013
Location: University of Guelph, Guelph ON Registration deadline: May 30, 2013
Sheep & Goat Sen$e is about developing knowledge of all aspects of an operation focused on sheep or goat production,
with particular emphasis on how management decisions can affect your bottom line. This three-day, two-night conference
will feature sessions from industry leaders and fellow farmers to help you understand what decisions can have the
biggest impact on profitability, while simultaneously allowing you to learn from other people’s successes and challenges.
This program features sessions with industry experts and farm tours to provide a behind the scenes look at successful
operations. For more information, visit www.4-hontario.ca/sheep-goat-sense.
BEEF SEN$E August 8–10, 2013
Location: University of Guelph, Guelph ON Registration deadline: June 27, 2013
Find out what it takes to run a successful beef operation from some of the top farmers. Gain an advantage by learning
the importance of management and how it can lead to increased profits. By touring top beef farms in Ontario, you’ll see
successful management systems in action. Network with young beef farmers and industry leaders and learn the key elements
of a succession plan. Each year is a new experience, with new speakers and tours. For more details or to register
visit www.4-hontario.ca/beef-sense.
4-H Ontario thanks the Agricultural Management Institute for supporting Equine, Sheep & Goat and Beef Sen$e.
Individual conference sponsors are listed on each website.
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