*** APIARY ***
W.Va. Pollination Assoc. (WVPA)
Seeking Beekeepers interested in joining Assoc. to ship bees for pollination. Contact Bobbi Cottrill, 462-7416 or bcottrill119@peoplepc.com.
Webster Co. Beekeepers Assoc.
Monthly Meetings
1st Monday
Webster Springs Library
Contact David Brown, 226-3500.
Cabell-Wayne Beekeepers Assoc.
Bi-Monthly Meeting
2nd Monday of July, Sept. & Nov.
7 p.m.
Lavalette Methodist Church
Contact Gabe Blatt, 429-1268;
gabeblatt@prodigy.net or
cabellwaynebeekeepers.googlepages.com.
Preston Co. Beekeepers Assoc.
Monthly Meetings
2nd Monday, 7 p.m.
Preston Co. Ext. Office
Contact Carrie See, 329-1391.
Ohio Valley Limousin Assoc.
Annual Sale
May 9, 1 p.m.
Bulls, open heifers, bred cows
& cow/calf pairs
Wood Co. 4-H Grounds
Mineral Wells, W.Va.
Contact Earl Hammond, 483-1748. |
Upshur Co. Beekeepers Assoc.
Monthly Meetings
3rd Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.
W.Va. Farm Bureau Bldg.
Buckhannon, W.Va.
Contact Roy Carder, 472-7413.
Hampshire Co. Beekeepers Assoc.
Meetings
3rd Thursday Monthly
Romney, W.Va.
Contact Steve Martin, 822-3878;
stevenmartin@frontiernet.net or
www.hampshirebeekeepers.com.
Kanawha Valley Beekeepers Assoc.
Field Day at Allen Leadmons
May 16
Bring a Covered Dish and Chair
Contact Steve may, 727-7659;
kanawhavalleybeekeepers.com.
North Central W.Va. Beekeepers Assoc.
Regular Meeting
May 18 & June 15, 7 p.m.
Harrison Co. 4-H Center
Contact Steve Hamrick, 622-9827 or
Michael Staddon, 782-9610.
*** EQUINE***
Dressage Clinic
June 5-7, Time TBA
Intro. F.E.I. Level Instructor & Trainer
Thornton, W.Va.
Contact Lynn Hanes, 265-3405;
speck1@citynet.net.
Horse-N-Around Trail Rides
June 5-7
East Fork Campground
Durbin, W.Va.
Contact Mike Kane, 456-3101.
Randolph Co. Regional Riding Club
United Way Benefit Trail Ride
June 6, 10 a.m.
Currence Farm
Huttonsville, W.Va.
Contact Diana Ross, 636-7486.
West Fork Riding Club
Open Horse Show
June 6, 3 p.m.
Chloe, W.Va.
Contact Shirley Chenoweth, 655-8972.
W.Va. National Barrel Horse Assoc. 05
June 6, 5 p.m.
Henry Arena
Martinsburg, W.Va.
Contact Tammy Dugan, 263-1317.
Southern W.Va. Horseman Assoc.
Horse Show
June 6, 6:30 p.m.
Danville, W.Va.
Contact Christy, 524-2064;
Rose, 687-4283 or Scotty, 369-0751.
NCHA Cutting Horse Show
June 6 & 7, 8 a.m.; Sept. 25-27, 8 a.m.
Shawnee Farms
Lewisburg, W.Va.
Contact Jim Johnson, 645-6666.
WV Quarter Horse Assoc.
AQHA Show
June 6 & 7, 8 a.m.
Winfield Riding Club Arena
Winfield, W.Va.
Contact Jamie Wymer, 549-4296 or
Nikki Hunt, 675-0499.
Livestock Events Calendar
Now Available on WVDA Website
Keep up with the latest Livestock Events by using the new Livestock Events Calendar on the WVDA website. The calendar contains links to West Virginia’s premier shows & sales month by month.
To access the calendar, go to http://www.wvagriculture.org/images/ Marketing/Livestock/Calendar.htm.
To submit an event, contact
Livestock Marketing Specialist
Tracy Fitzsimmons at tfitzsimmons@ag.state.wv.us or
at 558-2210. |
W.Va. Shepherds Federation
Notice of Board of Directors Meeting
May 30, 11 a.m.
Dining Pavilion, Tri County Fairgrounds
Petersburg, W.Va.
All Interested Persons Welcome
Visit www.sheepwv.org or
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*** FARMERS' MARKETS ***
Marlinton Farmers’ Market
Saturdays, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
1st Ave. next to Mini Park
Marlinton, W.Va.
Contact Doug Bernier, 799-6083
or 799-6416.
Calhoun Co. Farmers’ Market
Upper West Fork Park
Grand Opening, May 13
Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Early Bird Vendors & Customers,
8 a.m.
Chloe, W.Va.
Contact Tracy Magly, 286-2905;
calcofm@yahoo.com.
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Upcoming Auctioneer's Exam
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Please contact Sandy Marinacci at 304-558-3550 for additional information.
REMINDER
All auctioneers are required by law,
to complete their six hours of continuing education requirements
to get their license.
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*** GOAT ***
Appalachian Goat Assoc.
Monthly Meeting
1st Sunday of each month, 1 p.m.
Spencer, W.Va.
Contact Elva Lamont, 354-9656, eilamo3@aol.com or Dinah Roberts,
462-5096, dinahroberts82@aol.com.
Mt. State Dairy Goat Assoc.
Monthly Meeting
2nd Monday of each month, 1 p.m.
Lewisburg Library Conference room
Lewisburg, W.Va.
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ADGA Sanctioned Show
June 13
Judges Jean Lucas & Robin Saum
Contact Debra Loudermilk, 647-3031; thornfieldfarm1980@hotmail.com or www.msdga.com.
Daybrook Saddle Club
June 11 & 12, Aug. 8 & 9,
Sept. 12 & 13; Time TBA
Contact Pat Simpson, 278-2011
or Mindy Morris, 278-5851.
W.Va. Barrel Futurity
June 11 & 12
WVQHA
Winfield Riding Club Arena
Winfield, W.Va.
Contact Jamie Wymer or Nikki Hunt
549-4296 or 675-0499.
Open Show
June 13, 3 p.m.
Bluegrass Riding Club
Spencer, W.Va.
Contact Mike Mooney, 932-2154/577-6727.
Horse Show
June 13 6 p.m.
June 14 11 a.m.
Day Brook Saddle Club
Daybrook, W.Va.
Contact Mindy Morris, 278-5815.
Beginners Youth Horse Day Camp
(ages 8-16)
June 15-18 8 a.m.-430 p.m. each day
Bunner Ridge Riding Assoc.
Bunner Ridge Horse Park
Fairmont, W.Va.
Contact Carolynn Hamilton, 363-1594;
mitchsmoon@comcast.net.
W.Va. Purebred Sheepbreeder's Show & Sale
May 29-30
Tri-County Fairgrounds
Petersburg, W.Va.
Sale includes purebred ewes & rams, wether sires & dams, meat goat does & bucks, club lambs & market goats.
Contact Dennis & Pam Miller, 540-896-3053; 540-578-0403 or Brad Smith, 257-4688 or
Lucy Kimble, 257-1442.
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Open Fun Show
June 7, 1 p.m.
Terra Alta Wranglers 4-H
City Limit Ranch
Terra Alta, W.Va.
Contact Dan Hull, 206-8696.
Open English, Western and Mini Show
June 7, 10 a.m.
Eastern Panhandle Saddle Club
Martinsburg, W.Va.
Contact Cindy McDaniel, 876-0849.
Horseback Riding Day Camp
June 15-18 900-400
Sunny View Acre Stables
Farmington, W.Va.
Contact Jeanne Schraf or Amy Koon, 825-6073.
Trail Ride
June 19, 20 & 21, 10 a.m.
Wood County Riding Club
Mountwood Park
Waverly, W.Va.
Contact Tara Patterson, 210-4894.
Novice Clinic AQHA
June 19
WVQHA
Winfield Riding Club Arena
Winfield, W.Va.
Contact Jamie Wymer or Nikki Hunt,
549-4296 or 675-0499.
Special Event All Novice AQHA
June 19
WVQHA
Winfield Riding Club Arena
Winfield, W.Va.
Contact Jamie Wymer or Nikki Hunt,
549-4296 or 675-0499.
Raleigh County Horsemans Assoc.
Open Show
June 20, 10 a.m.
Crow Showgrounds
Contact Carolyn Hunter, 252-0806.
Jackson Co. Horse Club Horse Show
June 20, 3 p.m.
Jackson County Horse Club
Jackson Co. Junior Fairgrounds
Cottageville, W.Va.
Contact Lisa Birthisel 988-3474 or 550-3660 or Karen Harrison 372-6670 or 532-3339.
NBHA & Open Fun Show
June 20, 9 a.m.
Randolph Co. Regional Riding Club
Camp Pioneer
Beverley, W.Va.
Contact Dr. Tracy Walker, 636-8363.
Lime Incentive Program
Serving Calhoun, Ritchie, Roane,
Wirt and Wood Counties
50/50 Cost Share on Lime Needed
for Pasture Fields
Contact Little Kanawha Conservation District, 422-9088.
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Large Animal
Rescue Training Clinic
Conducted by Days End Farm
July 11 & 12; Time TBA
W.Va. State Fire Academy
Weston, W.Va.
Contact Laura Riddle, 464-5655;
riddlell@suddenlink.net or
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*** EQUINE, cont'd. ***
Contest Show
June 20, 11 a.m.
Turn and Burn Arena
Glen Easton, W.Va.
Contact Patricia Bungard, 845-1765.
W.Va. Qtr. Horse Assoc.
Amateur Team Tournament Day
June 20
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AQHA Show
June 20 & 21
WVQHA
Winfield Riding Club Arena
Winfield, W.Va.
Contact Jamie Wymer or Nikki Hunt
549-4296 or 675-0499.
Open Jackpot & Speed Show
June 21, 1 p.m.
Eastern Panhandle Saddle Club
Martinsburg, W.Va.
Contact Cindy McDaniel, 876-0849.
Horseback Riding Day Camp
June 22-25, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Sunny View Acre Stables
Farmington, W.Va.
Contact Jeanne Schraf or Amy Koon, 825-6073.
Summer Challenge of
Champions Horse Show
June 25 & 26, 5 p.m.
June 27, 9 a.m.
Winfield Riding Club
Winfield, W.Va.
Contact Brett Hamilton, 344-9237 or
965-0700; www.kvhashow.com.
West Virginia High School Rodeo
June 27, 2009
Little Levels Heritage Fair Inc.
Crazy Horse Corrals
Hillsboro, W.Va.
Contact Ruth Taylor, Director LLHF
653-8563; littlelevelsheritagefair@yahoo.com.
Elk River Boots & Saddle Club
Open Horse Show Dates
June 27; July 18; Aug. 22 & Sept. 26, 2 p.m.
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42nd Annual Fun Show
July 4, 2 p.m.
Entry Fee, $3
Streamer Ribbons
Neg. Coggins required at booth & on entry form
Blue Creek Showgrounds
Blue Creek, W.Va.
Contact Sandy Anderson, 342-0517
or Jane Webb, 965-5019.
H & H Rodeo
June 27, 7 p.m.
H & H Ranch & Rodeo
Apple Grove, W.Va.
Contact Blair Haga, 576-2243.
Cutting
June 27, 10 a.m.
West Virginia Cutting Horse Assoc.
Reedsville, W.Va.
Contact Frank Bolyard, 265-4841.
Central W.Va. Riding Club
Open Horse Show
June 27, 3 p.m.
Central W.Va. Riding Club
Holly Gray Park
Sutton, W.Va.
Contact Allen or Kim Miller, 364-5576.
Horses for Hospice
June 27, 9 a.m.
Mountain Hospice
Jim Nelson Farm
Dry Fork, W.Va.
Contact Shannon Putnam,
823-3922/1-888-763-7789.
NBHA W.Va. 05
June 28, 1 p.m.
Henry Arena
Martinsburg, W.Va.
Contact Tammy Dugan, 263-1317.
Wirt Co. Open Horse Show
June 28, 12 Noon
Exhibition Barrels, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Elizabeth, W.Va.
Contact Leonard Hardway, 275-3094
or Larry Koehler, 494-7442.
W.Va. Appaloosa Horse Club
Meetings
2nd Tuesday every month
6 p.m. Dinner; 7 p.m. meeting
W.Va. Appaloosa Horse Club
Quincy or Beckley call for more info
Contact Jean Mason, 753-9049.
AQHA Show Split Combined
July 2 & 3
WVQHA
Winfield Riding Club Arena
Winfield, W.Va.
Contact Jamie Wymer or Nikki Hunt,
549-4296 or 675-0499.
AQHA Show
July 4 & 5 8 a.m.
WVQHA
Winfield Riding Club Arena
Winfield, W.Va.
Contact Jamie Wymer or
Nikki Hunt, 549-4296 or 675-0499.
W.Va. Small Ruminant
Performance Test Sale
July 25
Sale Time TBA
Reymann Memorial Farm
Wardensville, W.Va.
Contact Brad Smith 257-4688;
Jerry Yates or Sara Hare 874-3561.
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Fourth of July Weekend Trail Ride
July 3, 4 & 5 10 a.m.
Wood County Riding Club
Mountwood Park
Waverly, W.Va.
Contact Tara Patterson, 210-4894.
Raleigh County Horsemans Assoc.
Open Show
July 4, 10 a.m.
Crow Showgrounds
Contact Carolyn Hunter, 252-0806.
Open Show
July 4, 3 p.m.
West Fork Riding Club
Chloe, W.Va.
Contact Shirley Chenoweth, 655-8972.
Open Fun Show
July 5, 1 p.m.
Terra Alta Wranglers 4-H
City Limit Ranch
Terra Alta, W.Va.
Contact Dan Hull 206-8696 or
Lisa Alisea 789-6515.
W.Va. National Barrel Horse Assoc.
State Championships
July 10-12
Winfield Riding Arena
Winfield, W.Va.
Contact Barbara Miles, 722-3165.
Look for our TV show!
The West Virginia Department of Agriculture’s monthly 30-minute
television show, Today in Agriculture, is shown on Suddenlink (formerly Charter) Channel 17 in Kanawha, Putnam, Cabell & Fayette Counties.
Show times are Wednesdays,
11 a.m., 5 p.m., & 11 p.m.; Thursdays, 5 a.m. and Saturdays, 5 p.m.
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