Author Archives: SPANS

Pictou-North Colchester Sheep Fun Day

Saturday, September 6th, 2014  The Northumberland Sheep Producers’ Association is hosting its Annual Sheep Fun Day on Saturday, September 6th, 2014 at the Pictou-North Colchester Exhibition Grounds. Sheep must be on the exhibition grounds by noon with classes beginning at 1:00 PM and ending near 4:00 PM. A potluck supper for participants, show donors and […]

Forage and Livestock Research on the farm

The Maritime Beef Council in collaboration with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) invite you to a tour of AAFC Nappan Research Farm, and the Maritime Beef Test Station. Tuesday August 12, 2014 11:00 am to 3:30 pm, rain or shine Current research studies include: Forage breeding and agronomy studies Improved perennial pasture and forage systems […]

Modern Shepherd Being Offered in September

The Modern Shepherd On-Campus, Bible Hill, NS Fall and Winter 2014-15 The Modern Shepherd is a four-module production course that provides you, the new entrant or veteran producer with up to date information to succeed in the Atlantic Sheep industry. The individual modules, aligned with a typical production cyle, provide a combination of in-class sessions […]

Environmental Stewardship Award Open for Applications

The Nova Scotia Environmental Farm Plan team is now accepting nominations for the 2014 Environmental Farm Stewardship Award.  Have you or a farmer in your area implemented projects to protect water, soil quality or wildlife habitat?  Maybe you use improved soil management practices, have installed energy efficient technologies, or demonstrate water conservation.  Farmers are doing […]