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Reminder: happening this Saturday!🐑 Support Nova Scotia 4-H Sheep! 🐑The 4-H Nova Scotia Sheep Committee is fundraising to help make a potential trip to the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto a reality for Nova Scotia 4-H sheep members this November!🎟️ Fundraising Dinner📅 Saturday, August 22📍 Berwick, NS💲 $30/person or $300/table of 10They are also looking for auction item and gift certificate donations to support the fundraiser.⏰ Deadline for tickets and auction donations: August 14Interested in supporting? Contact Jamie Fraser (902-956-7723), Beverly Palmeter (902-680-0389), or the 4-H Nova Scotia office (902-843-3990) ...

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🐑 A look inside sheep production in Nova Scotia!In this video, Marshcrest Farm (Beverly Palmeter & Donald Cluney) share a glimpse into their operation, the importance of community and an introduction to SPANS and the role our organization plays in supporting sheep producers across the province.🎥 Take a look and learn more about sheep production and SPANS! ...

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Sheep Producers Association of Nova Scotia

1 week ago

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Why should you register for our Sept 10th pasture walk?Two reasons:-Sarah Flack, expert grazier and author of The Art and Science of Grazing, will be here from Vermont and will be leading the day. There will be a 2hr classroom-style session in the morning and the afternoon will be spent in the pasture. There is a free webinar this week, August 19th, that Sarah is leading in advance of our in-person day.-The host farm is trying out Gallagher E-collars for the first time this year.Register for these free events here: www.perennia.ca/eventer/nova-scotia-pasture-walk-series-2026/edate/2026-05-21/ ...

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📢 Reminder that the 2025 Canada–Nova Scotia Drought Recovery Initiative closes August 31st for livestock producers.The program supports eligible livestock and wild blueberry producers who incurred extraordinary costs due to the extreme drought conditions experienced in Nova Scotia in 2025.If you’re an eligible sheep producer, be sure to submit your application before the deadline!👉 More information: novascotia.ca/programs/drought-recovery-initiative/ ...

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Sheep - Codes of Practice for the care and handling of Sheep

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Nationally developed guidelines for the care and handling of Sheep
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    Draft Sheep Code of Practice Released for Public Comment Comments Off on Draft Sheep Code of Practice Released for Public Comment
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    Dec
    November 2025 Monthly Update Comments Off on November 2025 Monthly Update
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    Oct
    October 2025 Monthly Update Comments Off on October 2025 Monthly Update
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    Oct
    Atlantic Director Position – CCWG Comments Off on Atlantic Director Position – CCWG
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  • Home
  • About
    • SPANS Board of Directors
    • Member Benefits
    • Producer of the Year
    • Strategy
  • News
  • Programs
    • Wildlife Compensation
    • Canadian Verified Sheep Program
    • Canadian Sheep ID Program
    • Scrapie Eradication Programs
    • Advance Payments Program
  • Shepherd’s Toolbox
    • Sheep Industry Conference
    • Virtual Tool Box
    • Market Price Reports
    • Climate Change Adaptation
    • Nova Scotia Shearers
    • Sheep COP Worksheet
    • Sheep Tags
    • Carcass Ultrasound Services
    • Industry Links
    • Available Resources
    • Sheep Production Manual
    • Emergency Planning
    • Animal Health
    • Virtual Farm Tours
    • Virtual Workshops
    • Ram Evaluation
  • Parasite Control
  • Research
  • For Consumers
    • Where to Buy Lamb
    • Recipes
    • Wool and Wool Products
    • Teacher Resources