York, PA –

— The 2013 Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention will be Jan. 29 to 31 at Hershey Lodge and Convention Center, West Chocolate Ave. and University Drive, Hershey. More than 2,100 fruit, vegetable and berry growers and other industry people from throughout the mid-Atlantic region and beyond are expected to attend. Jeff Manning, instrumental in developing the “Got Milk?” campaign, will be keynote speaker. The three-day event will feature an expanded trade show with over 160 exhibitors plus pre-convention workshops. Registration is required for all persons attending the Convention trade show or educational sessions. For details, visit mafvc.org or call 717-677-4184 or 717-694-3596.

— Wellsville Boots Saddle 4-H Horse Club will hold its re-organizational meeting 7 p.m. Thursday at Wellsville Fire Hall, 95 Community St., Wellsville. The 4-H horse clubs provide educational opportunities but do not provide horses or riding lessons. For details, call Mary Ann Rohrbaugh at 717-308-1220.

— The York County Buy Fresh Buy Local Chapter is in the process of publishing the second “Local Food Guide.” All local food providers are encouraged to submit their information for this free listing. Any food provider interested in being listed, should contact York County Buy Fresh Buy Local at yorkbfbl@yahoo.com, call 717-814-8141 or visit buyfreshbuylocalyork.com. Information must be submitted by Feb. 28.

— White Rose 4-H Horse and Pony Club meets 7 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Springfield Township Building, 9211 Susquehanna Trail South, Seven Valleys. 4-H horse clubs provide educational opportunities but do not provide horses or riding lessons. For details, contact Brooke Lesinski at brooke.lesinski@sycsd.org or call 484-955-7383.

— Airville Hitchin’ Rail 4-H Horse Club meets 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of every month at Muddy Creek Meadows Riding Stable, 699 Frosty Hill Road, Delta. Youth need to bring a notebook and a pen or pencil. 4-H horse clubs provide educational opportunities but do not provide horses or riding lessons. This and all 4-H programs are available to all youth between the 8 and 18 years old as of Jan. 1 of the current year, regardless of ancestry, color, disability or handicap, national origin, race, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation or place of residence. For details, contact Trisha Bowman at 717-779-8775 or muddycreekmeadows@yahoo.com.

— Williams Grove Farmers Flea Market, hosted by Williams Grove Historical Steam Engine Association, is open sunrise to 2 p.m. every Sunday, weather permitting throughout the year, at Williams Grove Steam Engine Show Grounds, Williams Grove Road, Williams Grove. All vendors must have and display a current Pennsylvania sales tax license. Admission and parking are free. For details, call 717-766-4001 or email wghsea@hahoo.com. For directions, visit wghsea.org.

— The 4-H Beef Club meets 7 p.m. the first Monday of each month at the 4-H Center in West Manchester Township. The 4-H Club is open to all youths 8 to 18 years old as of January. New members are welcome. Call the Penn State Cooperative Extension of York County at 717-840-7408 for details.

— Adams County Beef Producers meet the first Tuesday of each month. Membership is $20 a year, and applications can be obtained through Angie Young at 717-337-3758. All interested individuals are welcome to join.

To submit your organization’s information, email smafnas@ydr.com; fax to 717-771-2009; or send to Area Agriculture, York Daily Record, 1891 Loucks Road, York 17408. Event information should be submitted several weeks in advance.