Jan.-Feb.: The New Brunswick Community Land Trust will host a series of information sessions throughout the province. For more information visit nbclt.wordpress.com or email nbclt@forestsinternational.org.

Jan. 30-31: Scotia Horticultural Congress, Old Orchard Inn, Greenwich, N.S. "Breaking the Barriers." Two keynote speakers: David MacInnes, Canada Agriculture Policy Institute, and Diana Endicott, Good Natured Farms Co-op, Kansas. Contact Donna Crawford, 902-678-9335.

Jan. 31-Feb. 2: N.S. Fruit Growers Association Annual Convention, Old Orchard Inn, Wolfville, N.S. For details phone 902-678-1093 or visit nsapples.com.

Feb. 6: NSCP Zone 4 Annual Meeting, 7 pm, St. Andrew’s Hall, Stewiacke. Phone 902-893-7455 for details.

Feb. 7: NSCP Zone 5 Annual Meeting, 7 pm, Aylesford Fire Hall, Aylesford. Phone 902-893-7455 for details.

Feb. 8: NSCP Zone 6 Annual Meeting, 7 pm, Best Western Hotel, Bridgewater. Phone 902-893-7455 for details.

Feb. 10-12: The Atlantic motorcycle and ATV Show returns to the Moncton Coliseum. Phone 506-658-0018, www.Atlanticbike and ATVShow.ca

Feb. 25: N.S. Cattle Producers annual meeting, February 25, Best Western Glengarry, Truro, 10 am. Phone 902-893-7455 for details.

Feb. 29: Absolute deadline for investing in FarmWorks in time for 2011 provincial income tax credit. Contact Ann Anderson at 902-542-0572, or Linda Best at 902-542-3442 (cell 902-670-3660).

March 7: N.S. Egg Producers Annual Meeting, Best Western Glengarry, Truro. Phone 902-895-6341 for more information.

Mar. 10: Sustainable Woodlot Management Workshop, presented by the Cumberland County River Enhancement Association, 12 noon – 3 pm, River Hebert Public Library. Register ahead as space is limited. For more information call 902-251-2959.

March 27-29: Dairy Focus 2012, Old Orchard Inn, Wolfville, N.S. Visit dairyfocus.org for details.

Mar. 29-30: Atlantic Heavy Equipment Show 2012. The Atlantic Heavy Equipment Show returns to the Moncton Coliseum. Phone 506-658-0018.

Feb. 1-6: Equine Canada Annual Convention, St. John’s, Nfld. Equine Canada Awards Gala will also be held during this time. For details, visit equinecanada.ca or phone toll free 1-866-282-8395.

Feb.10-12: The Atlantic Motorcycle and ATV Show returns to Moncton for its fifth edition at the Moncton Coliseum. Phone 506-658-0018, www.AtlanticBike and ATVShow.ca

Mar. 29-30, 2012 : Atlantic Heavy Equipment Show 2012.The Atlantic Heavy Equipment Show Returns at the Moncton Coliseum. Phone 506-658-0018.

Jan.-Feb.: The New Brunswick Community Land Trust will host a series of information sessions throughout the province concerning conservation tools available to farmers and woodlot owners interested in keeping their land in sustainable, healthy production for future generations. For more information visit nbclt.wordpress.com or email nbclt@forestsinternational.org.

Feb. 10-12: The Atlantic Motorcycle and ATV Show returns to Moncton for its fifth edition at the Moncton Coliseum. Phone 506-658-0018, www.Atlanticbike and ATVShow.ca.

Feb. 15: Forest Pest and Disease Forum, Hugh John Flemming Forestry Centre, Fredericton, N.B., hosted by Fundy Model Forest. The day will focus on the latest developments and trends regarding pests and diseases that are already impacting New Brunswick woodlands or are expected to soon become threats. For more information visit www.fundymodelforest.net; email info@fundymodelforest.net or call 506-432-7575.

Mar. 3: 2012 Woodland Conference, Western Nova Scotia, Digby Regional High School, Digby, registration is $25 and includes a hearty lunch. Pre-register for a chance to win a GPS. For details, call 855-222-0445 or visit www.woodlotinfoshop.ca.

Mar. 10: Mar. 10: Sustainable Woodlot Management Workshop, presented by the Cumberland County River Enhancement Association, 12 noon Ð 3 pm, River Hebert Public Library, facilitated by Matt Miller, Forestry Program coordinator Ð Ecology Action Centre and Board Member of the N.S. Woodlot Owners Assn. Register ahead as space is limited. For more information or to register call Su at 902-251-2959.

Mar. 22-23: Annual Meeting of the Forest Professionals of Nova Scotia, Holiday Inn, Truro. The meeting will include discussions on licensing and technical continuing educations sessions. For information email contact@rpfans.ca.

Mar. 24: 2012 Woodland Conference, Eastern Nova Scotia, St. Joseph’s Community Centre, St. Joseph’s, registration is $25 and includes a hearty lunch. Pre-register for a chance to win a GPS. For details, call 855-222-0445 or visit www.woodlotinfoshop.ca.

Mar. 28-29: Canadian Woodlands Forum 93rd AGM and spring meeting, Ramada Crystal Palace, Moncton, N.B. Contact Peter Robichaud or Tara Croft, 902-897-6961 or email tcroft@cwfcof.org for details.

Mar. 29-30: Atlantic Heavy Equipment Show 2012.The Atlantic Heavy Equipment Show Returns at the Moncton Coliseum. Phone 506-658-0018.

Mar. 31: 2012 Woodland Conference, Central Nova Scotia, Elmsdale, registration is $25 and includes a hearty lunch. Pre-register for a chance to win a GPS. For details, call 855-222-0445 or visit www.woodlotinfoshop.ca.

May 11-12: 2012 Northeastern Forest Products Equipment Expo, Essex Junction, Vermont. For more details, visit www.northernlogger.com or call toll free 800-318-7561.

Feb. 1: Maritime Beef Test Station: second payment for bulls and heifers due.

Feb. 1: Sussex & Studholm Ag Society Regular Sale, 11:30 am, Co-op Livestock Barn, auctioneer Steve Liptay. For details call Sarah, 506-432-1841.

Feb. 4: Nova Scotia Hereford Club Annual Meeting, 1 pm, NSFA office boardroom, Truro. For details phone Larry Ward at 902-384-2878 or email larryward@xplornet.com.

Feb. 6: NSCP Zone 4 Annual Meeting, 7 pm, St. Andrew’s Hall, Stewiacke. Phone 902-893-7455 for details.

Feb. 7: NSCP Zone 5 Annual Meeting, 7 pm, Aylesford Fire Hall, Aylesford. Phone 902-893-7455 for details.

Feb. 8: NSCP Zone 6 Annual Meeting, 7 pm, Best Western Hotel, Bridgewater. Phone 902-893-7455 for details.

Feb. 11: M & J Farms Bull Sale, Russell, Man., 1:30 pm. Phone 1-866-711-5495 or email mjfarms@inetlink.ca.

Feb. 15: Sussex & Studholm Ag Society Regular Sale, 11:30 am, Co-op Livestock Barn, auctioneer Steve Liptay. For details call Sarah, 506-432-1841.

Feb. 16: Feeder Sale, 1 pm, Atlantic Stockyards Limited, Truro, N.S. Contact Sean Firth, 902-893-9603 or email sfirth@atlanticstockyards.com.

Feb. 18-20: Canadian Junior Angus Association’s 7th annual GOAL (Guiding Outstanding Angus Leaders) conference in Regina, Sask. Registration deadline Jan.10, forms and information available online.

Feb. 25: Deadline for applications for the 2012 Cattlemen’s Young Leaders development program mentorship opportunities. Open to participants aged 18-35, beginning in April and running for 8 months. To apply, visit www.cattlemensyoungleaders.com.

Feb. 25: NSCP Annual General Meeting, 10 am, Best Western Glengarry, Truro. Contact 902-893-7455 for more details.

Feb. 29: Absolute deadline for investing in FarmWorks in time for 2011 provincial income tax credit. Contact Ann Anderson at 902-542-0572, or Linda Best at 902-542-3442 (cell 902-670-3660).

Feb. 29: Sussex & Studholm Ag Society Feeder/Stock Cow Sale, 11:30 am, Co-op Livestock Barn, auctioneer Steve Liptay. For details call Sarah, 506-432-1841.

Mar. 10: March 10: National Farmers Union in New Brunswick AGM, Canada Best Value Inn, Woodstock, N.B., 9 am to 4 pm, cost $15 (a family rate of $35), includes buffet lunch, coffee, tea, etc., keynote speaker is Av Singh of AgraPoint in Nova Scotia. All welcome! For more information contact Melanie, 506-538-1189 or email HYPERLINK "mailto:nfu.nb.office@gmail.com"nfu.nb.office@gmail.com.

Mar. 14: Sussex & Studholm Ag Society Feeder/Stock Cow Sale, 11:30 am, Co-op Livestock Barn, auctioneer Steve Liptay. For details call Sarah, 506-432-1841.

Mar. 15: Feeder Sale, 1 pm, Atlantic Stockyards Limited, Truro, N.S. Contact Sean Firth, 902-893-9603 or email sfirth@atlanticstockyards.com.

Mar. 15-16: 61st Annual P.E.I. Easter Beef Show and Sale, Charlottetown Civic Centre.

Mar. 28: Sussex & Studholm Ag Society Regular Sale, 11:30 am, Co-op Livestock Barn, auctioneer Steve Liptay. For details call Sarah, 506-432-1841.

Mar. 29-30: Atlantic Heavy Equipment Show 2012.The Atlantic Heavy Equipment Show Returns at the Moncton Coliseum. Phone 506-658-0018.

Mar. 31: Bar 5 Farms Spring Spectacular XXXIX Bull & Female Spring Production Sale, Markdale, Ont. Phone 1-866-986-2275 or email bar5admin@xplornet.com.

Mar. 31: Third Annual Open Beef Heifer Sale, Balamore Farm Ltd. and Atlantic Stockyards Limited, Balamore Farm, Great Village, N.S. Contact Sean Firth, 902-893-9603, email sfirth@atlanticstockyards.com, or visit www.atlanticstockyards.com.

April 7: Maritime Angus Association Directors meeting, 10 am, Maritime Bull Sale, Nappan, N.S. Contact Betty Lou Scott, 902-925-2057.

April 7: 39th annual Breeding Stock Sale, 1 pm, Maritime Beef Test Station, Nappan, N.S. For details phone 902-661-2855 (N.S.); Guy LeBlanc, 506-453-2457 (N.B.); or Les Halliday, 902-569-7639 (P.E.I.).

April 7: Dunford Royal Cattle Company Bull Sale, 6 pm, Carson’s Auction Service, Listowel, Ont. Phone 519-467-5757.

April 14: Feeder Sale, 10 am, Atlantic Stockyards Limited, Truro, N.S. Contact Sean Firth, 902-893-9603 or email sfirth@atlanticstockyards.com.

April 14: Open House and Private Treaty Bull and Heifer Sale, Windy Gables Limousin, Warkworth, Ont., 10 am – 4 pm. Phone 705-924-2583 or email brycea@alleninsurance.ca.

April 21: Spring Equipment Sale, 10 am, Atlantic Stockyards Limited, Truro, N.S. Contact Sean Firth, 902-893-9603 or email sfirth@atlanticstockyards.com.

May 5: Feeder Sale, 10 am, Atlantic Stockyards Limited, Truro, N.S. Contact Sean Firth, 902-893-9603 or email sfirth@atlanticstockyards.com.