Nova Scotians will head to the polls on October 8, 2013 to elect the next Government in Nova Scotia. In the coming weeks, we will cooperate with the Nova Scotia Federation of Agriculture to keep the agriculture industry informed as well as provide opportunities to participate in discussions with each of the parties. Below are […]
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The Dalhousie Faculty of Agriculture will offer various extended learning courses throughout the fall of 2013 in their Certificate and Learn to Farm Program. Certificate Program: Specialization in Organic Agriculture Pesticide Certification Master Gardner Training Operant Conditioning Behaviour Analysis- Level 1 Learn 2 Farm Program: Post Harvest Management (New) The Modern Beekeeper The Modern Shepherd […]
SPANS is proud to sponsor the trophies for the Market Lamb Competition at the NSPE held in Truro on Sat. Aug. 24th, 2013. Our congratulations to the winners in each of the following categories: Class 1: Heavy – 100 lbs and over 1st place – Beverly Palmeter of Marshcrest Farm, Grand Pre, NS with a […]
From the Chronicle Herald August 27, 2013 It’s not uncommon for someone to notice a vehicle’s licence plates when they’re from out of province. But it was while travelling in the United States that fruit grower David Baldwin noticed one plate that not only caught his attention but inspired him. That plate encouraged people to […]
The Purebred Sheep Breeders Association of Nova Scotia has released the catalogue for their annual Atlantic Sheep Sale to be held on Labour Day Weekend. If you have any questions, please call Rosemary Wort at 902-671-2410 or email herngatefarm@ns.sympatico.ca. Date: Saturday August 31, 2013 Time: 11:00 am Location: Provincial Exhibition Grounds, Truro, NS Cover ’13 [PDF] […]
The New Brunswick Sheep Bredders’ Association will be holding a Workshop on Saturday October 26, 2013 at the Holiday Inn Express in Moncton starting at 9:00 am, Registration is $30 which includes coffee breaks and lunch.. The workshop will focus on “Strategies for Hard Times” and Feature sessions on Feeding for Profit, Health Problems that […]
The Draft Sheep Code of Practice is open for comments until September 6, 2013. Please visit the National Farm Animal Care Council (opens new page) website for more information and submit your comments. The final version of the Revised Sheep Code of Practice will be released in December 2013.
As many are aware, SPANS has been testing flocks this summer, and we just want to make you aware and to remind you to check your animals diligently as the egg numbers are drastically rising NOW. You will need to watch for anemia. Please take fecal samples and make contact with SPANS, Gwyneth Jones gjones@smu.ca, […]
Approximately 35 ewes will on offer Thursday July 25, 2013, 2pm at Atlantic Stockyards. Ewes have been exposed to an Ile de France ram since April. Ewes will be mouthed and udder checked prior to sale. For more information, please contact Sean at (902) 670-5999. Pictures are available on teh ASL website www.atlanticstockyards.com
The offices of NSFA, EFP, ACMA, Agri-Futures and NSIA are moving back to their regular space at Annapolis Building tomorrow, July 11th! We will have a short disruption of service with phones and email while we move, but hope to be back to full service very quickly. We thank our members for their patience during […]