Join Elaine Froese, Family Farm Succession Coach and Cedric MacLeod, Business Planning Expert to discuss Different isn’t wrong, it’s just different- what each generation needs for succession success So, strategic planning…where do I start? How do I stay awake? Date: March 26 & 27th, 2013 Location: Debert Hospitality Centre Registration Fee: $100 — includes all meals and over-night accommodations […]
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Remember last year… Bridging the Gap 2012 brought together farmers from different generations, specifically, those who were ready to turn their businesses over to entering farmers, whether it is family succession or outside buyers. It was a great success full of lots of information, things to think about and challenges identified with farm succession. One […]
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The Sheep Producers Association of Nova Scotia held its annual general meeting on Saturday January 19, 2013 at the Onslow-Belmont Fire Hall in Lower Onslow. More than 25 sheep producers braved the cold weather to attend the meeting. The morning session included updates on current industry research as well as a presentation by Agriculture Minister […]
Well folks, it is time to talk budgets and self-sufficiency. As much as we don’t like these subjects, there comes a time to bite the bullet. The Canadian Sheep Federation (CSF) has been going through a renewal process for the last two years that I have been your director on the national board. This is […]
The Sheep Producers Association of Nova Scotia will hold its Annual General Meeting on Saturday January 19, 2013 at the Onslow Belmont Fire Hall in Lower Onslow. The meeting will start at 10:00 am, lunch will provided at a cost of $10 per person. to register in advance, please contact Shelly at 902-893-7455 or 902-893-2293. […]
Researchers with a good track record of predicting price hikes say Canadians should expect the price of meat to increase by as much as 10 per cent next year. In their annual forecast, researchers at the University of Guelph say they expect retail prices for beef and pork to increase by much more than any […]
December 5, 2012, Guelph: The CFIA has just announced that criminal charges have been laid following an investigation into the removal of 31 Shropshire sheep from a federally quarantined farm in Eastern Ontario on or about April 2, 2012. The Canadian Sheep Federation supports the continued actions of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency in relation […]
From the Truro Daily News December 1, 2012 Ruth and Greta Mathewson of Upperbrook Farm in North River received the environmental farm stewardship award here Thursday at the Nova Scotia Federation of Agricultural annual general meeting. “As farmers it is our goal to leave the land better than we found it,” said Ruth Mathewson, in […]
From the Enfield Weekly Press EAST HANTS: With the recent E. coli Virus scare at the XL Meats food plant, local shoppers have been turning their attention to more home-grown products. Moxom Meats, and Withrow Meats – two local farming and meat supply companies, have since been working non-stop to keep up with the demand […]