• PlacerGROWN Farm Conference -- Jan. 27, Lincoln, Calif. Community food systems that integrate production, distribution and consumption patterns to sustain the economic and social life of a region will be discussed. Media contact: David Campbell, UC Davis- based UC Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program, (916) 752-7541, dave.c.campbell@ucdavis.edu. • UC Davis Avian Science Day -- Feb. 3, 194 Chemistry lecture hall, UC Davis. From 9 a.m to 3 p.m. 4-H and FFA youth will learn about preparing poultry for show, with an emphasis on the ethics of handling and showing livestock. Media contact: Francine Bradley, Cooperative Extension poultry specialist, UC Davis, (916) 752-6316. • California Farm Conference -- Feb. 18-20, Visalia, Calif. Presenters from throughout the nation will share their expertise in small-scale farming and marketing, with an emphasis on agricultural sustainability. Media contact: Jeannette Warnert, UC Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources, (209) 225- 5611, jwarnert@uckac.edu. • Campus Leaders on Call -- April 30, UC Davis. The chancellor, vice chancellors and deans will staff a bank of telephones from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., taking calls from members of the public who have questions to ask or suggestions to make. To connect with senior campus administrators, callers should dial (916) 752-4211. Media contact: Maril Stratton, News Service, (916) 752-3683, mrstratton@ucdavis.edu. • AgTech '96 -- June 21-22, UC Davis. Farmers, equipment dealers and other agriculturists are invited to view the latest in agricultural technology, showcased in field and classroom demonstrations. This year's event will focus on equipment innovations for the vegetable crops industry. Media contact: Nancy Muller, AgTech '96 coordinator, (916) 754-9883.