2009 SCHEDULE UNDER CONSTRUCTION




Please take special note:

This is a current listing of the meetings and seminars that are available at this year’s Expo.  Most are included in your admission to the Expo and some have nominal charges to cover the expenses of providing the seminar.  Please check with our information booth during the Expo should you have any questions.  We hope that you enjoy your day!

There is a separate admission charge to enter the Exposition Trade Show that is not included in the workshop or seminar fees.

Friday, February 7, 2009, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.

Please take special note:

This is a current listing of the meetings and seminars that are available at this year’s Expo.  Most are included in your admission to the Expo and some have nominal charges to cover the expenses of providing the seminar.  Please check with our information booth during the Expo should you have any questions.  We hope that you enjoy your day!

There is a separate admission charge to enter the Exposition Trade Show that is not included in the workshop or seminar fees.

Saturday, February 8, 2009, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Annual Awards Ceremony and Breakfast

February 8, 2009, 7:30 a.m.

Salon A Ballroom

The Annual Awards Breakfast recognizes industry leaders and their contributions over the past year.  The following awards will be presented at the 2007 event:

--Andrew L. Felker Memorial Award for leadership in promoting the growth and prosperity of New Hampshire agriculture. 

--Fred E. Beane Memorial Award for fair, accurate and effective reporting of news and issues impacting farming and forestry in the state. 

--Farms of Distinction, a program of the NH Dept. of Agriculture, Markets & Food that annually recognizes those New Hampshire Farms that go the extra mile to keep their busy farmsteads neat and attractive, thereby portraying a positive image for New Hampshire agriculture. 

--Green Pastures Dairy Farm of the Year program showcases outstanding dairy farms throughout New England.  The 2007 New Hampshire winners will be introduced and presented with a farm sign. 

--The Tree Farmer of the Year Award is presented to a landowner who has shown exceptional forest management in the Tree Farm Program. 

--The NH Horse Person of the Year, presented by the NH Horse Council, recognizes outstanding achievement in the equine industry. 

This is a reservation only event.

Tickets may be purchased for $15 each at the

NH Dept. of Agriculture, Markets & Food, 25 Capitol St., Concord,

or call 271-3788. 
F = Farm & Forest

A = Animals

R = Rural Characters

M = Millions of Laughs

O = Obvious Fun!

Friday, February 7, 2009
1-7 p.m.

Trade Show Area
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Saturday, February 8, 2009
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Trade Show Area

If you like Bingo, you will love FARMO. Brought back by popular demand, get in touch with your rural character at the Expo. Fun farm and forest facts and prizes for all!

Play for a little while or complete the game.

Enter your name for the grand prize basket filled with NH’s favorite products.

NH Farm & Forest Exposition is not responsible for unexpected changes or omissions. 

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 NH Farm & Forest Exposition Purpose:

Shall be to provide education and information for farmers and woodland owners through the conduct of lectures, forums, seminars, an annual trade show, and other similar activities to provide public outreach and promote agricultural products.

 

The sponsors, UNH Cooperative Extension, NH Department of Agriculture, Markets & Food and NH Division of Forests & Lands, programs and policies are consistent with pertinent federal and state laws and regulations and prohibits discrimination in its programs, activities and employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran’s, marital or family status.