1 -- New Farmers Meeting
Grantville County, PA
Holiday Inn
Topic: crop insurance & farm business decisions
Sponsored by RMA and PA Department of Agriculture and PA State University
Contact: Marion Bowlan, 717-664-7077

1 -- Alaska Farm Forum
Delta Junction, Alaska
Contact: Phil Kaspari, 907-895-4215

3 -- Virginia Risk Management Meeting
Shacklefords, VA
Sponsored by RMA, the VA Farm Bureau and the VA Department of Agriculture
Contact: 804-758-4120

4 -- 2003 Milk Marketing Seminar
Mountain Grove, MO
Presented by Ag Marketing Education and RMA
Contact: Keith Allen, 660-527-3606

4 -- Drought Risks and Mitigation on the Agricultural Landscape
Chadron, NE
Chadron State College
Contact: Dr. Don Wilhite, 402-472-4270

5 -- Southeast Vegetable/Fruit Meeting
Montgomery County, PA
Holiday Inn
Topic: crop insurance & farm business decisions
Sponsored by RMA and PA Department of Agriculture and PA State University
Contact: Mary Concklin, 610-489-4315

5 -- 2003 Milk Marketing Seminar
Monett, MO
Presented by Ag Marketing Education and RMA
Contact: Keith Allen, 660-527-3606

6 -- Alaska Produce Growers Conference
Wasilla, Alaska
Contact: Hunter Michelbrink, 907-745-3360

6 -- 2003 Milk Marketing Seminar
Breese, IL
Presented by Ag Marketing Education and RMA
Contact: Keith Allen, 660-527-3606

7 -- Drought Risks and Mitigation on the Agricultural Landscape
Kearney, NE
University of Nebraska-Kearney
Contact: Dr. Don Wilhite, 402-472-4270

10 -- Women in Ag Marketing Program
Holiday Inn Conference Center
Wilmar, MN
9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Registration fee: $25.00
Contact: Maeve OMara, 1-800-234-1111

10 -- Passing Farm Meeting
Mifflin County, PA
Holiday Inn
Topic: crop insurance & farm business decisions
Sponsored by RMA and PA Department of Agriculture and PA State University
Contact: Marion Bowlan, 717-664-7077

10 -- Farm Family Support Network Training
Chelan, WA
Contact: Peter Rodionoff, 509-667-6540

11 -- The Smart Money Grower Series:
A Closer Look at Profitability
Tonasket and Brewster, WA
Tonasket: 9 am-11 am; Brewster: 2 pm-4 pm
Contact: Okanogan County Extension Office, 509-422-7245

11 -- 2003 Milk Marketing Seminar
York, NE
Presented by Ag Marketing Education and RMA
Contact: Keith Allen, 660-527-3606

12 -- The Smart Money Grower Series:
A Closer Look at Profitability
Chelan and Peshastin, WA
Chelan: 9 am-11 am; Peshastin: 2 pm-4 pm
Contact: Chelan County Extension Office, 509-667-6540

12 -- Washington Alfalfa Seed Commission Meeting
Pasco, WA
Contact: Ken Mauer, 509-547-5531

12 -- 2003 Milk Marketing Seminar
Concordia, MO
Presented by Ag Marketing Education and RMA
Contact: Keith Allen, 660-527-3606

13 -- Virginia Risk Management Meeting
Charlotte County, VA
Sponsored by RMA, the VA Farm Bureau and the VA Department of Agriculture
Contact: 804-290-1117

13 -- Drought Risks and Mitigation on the Agricultural Landscape
Wayne, NE
Wayne State College
Contact: Dr. Don Wilhite, 402-472-4270

18 -- Drought Risks and Mitigation on the Agricultural Landscape
Scottsbluff, NE
Panhandle Research and Extension Center
Contact: Dr. Don Wilhite, 402-472-4270

18-20 -- Financial Management and Crop Insurance Training for Ag Professionals Who Work with Under-Served Producers
Petersburg, VA
Virginia State University
Contact: Dr. Albert Essel, 804-525-5871

18 -- Vegetable Growers Meeting
Pleasant Gap, PA
Holiday Inn
Topic: crop insurance & farm business decisions
Sponsored by RMA and PA Department of Agriculture and PA State University

19 -- 2003 Milk Marketing Seminar
Osage City, IA
Presented by Ag Marketing Education and RMA
Contact: Keith Allen, 660-527-3606

20 -- 2003 Milk Marketing Seminar
Calmar, IA
Presented by Ag Marketing Education and RMA
Contact: Keith Allen, 660-527-3606

21 -- Virginia Risk Management Meeting
Nottoway County, VA
Sponsored by RMA, the VA Farm Bureau and the VA Department of Agriculture
Contact: 804-290-1117

22 -- Meat Goat Risk Management Conference
Goodland, KS
Sponsored by KS/NE Meat Goat Cooperative steering committee, Kansas Rural Center and RMA
Contact: Marlene Peters 785-543-2596 or Micki Beaudette 785-899-4880

24 -- Briefing on the 2002 Farm Bill & USDA programs and Services
Liverpool, NY
Sponsored by RMA and USDA Office of Outreach
Contact: 1-800-880-4183

25 -- The Smart Money Grower Series:
Getting the Most from Your Farm Labor Dollars
Tonasket and Brewster, WA
Tonasket: 9 am-11 am; Brewster: 2 pm-4 pm
Contact: Okanogan County Extension Office, 509-422-7245

25 -- Virginia Risk Management Meeting
Craig County, VA
Sponsored by RMA, the VA Farm Bureau and the VA Department of Agriculture
Contact: 540-864-6428

26 -- The Smart Money Grower Series:
Getting the Most from Your Farm Labor Dollars
Chelan and Peshastin, WA
Chelan: 9 am-11 am; eshastin: 2 pm-4 pm
Contact: Chelan County Extension Office, 509-667-6540

26 -- Northern Idaho NRCS Meeting
d Alene, ID
Contact: Jo Lynne Seufer, 509-353-2147

29 -- Pumpkin Growers Workshop
Birmingham, AL
Botanical Gardens
9:00 a.m.
Contact: Dr. Joe Kemble, Auburn University, 334-844-5502