Purdue Ag Calendar
Purdue Ag Calendar
|
|
Weeks: 04/09/99 - 04/29/99 For additional information, call (765) 494-8396
April 16-18: Hoosier horse fair and exposition Purdue and the Indiana Horse Council will hold one of Indiana's largest all-breed expositions at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis, with more than 32 horse breeds represented during the three days. In addition to demonstrations and educational seminars, there will be several 4-H contests, such as individual and team judging, public speaking and demonstrations. The event also features three Winchester IPRA rodeo performances and three buildings full of vendors. Gates open at 10 a.m. Friday and 9 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. Tickets, at $8 for adults and $3 for children ages 6-12, can be purchased in advance at Indiana Marsh Supermarkets. Tickets at the gate are $10 for adults and $5 for children. All children under age 5 are admitted for free. CONTACT: Colleen Brady, Extension Service, (765) 494-8441, cbrady@four-h.purdue.edu
April 17-18: SpringFest SpringFest is held on Mothers Weekend from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday across Purdue's Ag campus. It offers nearly 100 free events, activities and demonstrations sponsored by the Schools of Agriculture, Veterinary Medicine, Consumer and Family Sciences, and Science. Saturday-only attractions include the 36th veterinary medicine open house and open houses at the Purdue Cancer Center and the new Food Science Building. Events to be held both days include the 86th annual horticulture show, opportunities to golf for prizes in the horticulture exhibit and to learn about exotic animals, and sessions on how to manage your business and how to keep your food safe from bacterial contamination. For SpringFest details, call (765) 494-9113 or (888) EXT-INFO or go to the SpringFest Web site.
April 17-18: Bug Bowl Held in conjunction with SpringFest, the Bug Bowl offers the attractions of cockroach races, cricket spitting and a petting zoo. The goal of Bug Bowl is to educate and familiarize people with the world of insects. Visitors can hold and pet living insects and even eat dishes made with bugs. There are several attractions for children, including face painting, cake decorating and an observation zoo. For more information about Bug Bowl, call (765) 494-4554, send e-mail to bug_bowl@entm.purdue.edu or visit the Bug Bowl Web site.
April 20-21: Tri-state dairy nutrition conference This conference, sponsored by Purdue, Michigan State and Ohio State universities, is designed to supply current information to individuals who provide nutritional advice to dairy farmers. The two-day conference at the Grand Wayne Center in Fort Wayne will cover topics such as nutrition and ovarian function, heat stress, and evaluating changes in feeding programs. Hotel reservations can be made at a discount with the Fort Wayne Hilton by calling (219) 420-1100. Registration forms can be obtained from Jennifer Winkler, Ohio State University, (614) 688-3143. CONTACT: Timothy Johnson, Purdue Animal Sciences, (219) 481-6316, johnsont@ipfw.edu
April 25-29: Assistive technology in the heartland Purdue's Breaking New Ground program, a national leader in helping farmers with disabilities find the technologies that help them return to work, is co-sponsoring this event in Indianapolis to share information with disabled people and resource providers. The conference will feature more than 25 sessions divided into four main subjects: school, work, home and play. The Westin Suites and Sheraton Indianapolis North Hotel will serve as the conference site. Registration is $225 and includes some meals and materials. CONTACT: Breaking New Ground, (800) 825-4264, or Barry Delks, director, Breaking New Ground Resource Center, (765) 494-1221, delks@ecn.purdue.edu
April 28-29: Food industry summit Purdue's Department of Food Science is sponsoring this summit titled "Food Industry Needs of the Next Millennium: Defining the Challenges." The summit will begin at 3 p.m. April 28 with tours of the new Food Science Building followed by a reception and dinner at 6:30 p.m. April 29 events begin at 8:30 a.m. and include sessions about the food industry's role in the next millennium, defining the future, and a summary of what is ahead for the industry. Tours of the Food Science Building will be offered beginning at 3:30 p.m. Registration is $175 and includes building tours and dinner. Early registration is recommended. For registration forms, a list of accommodations or more information, contact Steve Shelby, Department of Food Science, (765) 494-8270, shelbys@foodsci.purdue.edu
Compiled by Lynda Stoops, (765) 494-8402; news_students@aes.purdue.edu Purdue News Service: (765) 494-2096; e-mail, purduenews@purdue.edu
|
