Program Announcement Growing Forward 2/ Homegrown Success Program will open for application on Monday, June 3rd. Growing Forward 2 is the next 5 year commitment by the federal, provincial and territorial governments to ensure productivity and profitability for Canada’s agricultural sector. With a focus on innovation, competitiveness, and market development. To read the provincial press […]
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Food vs Fuel -Poster [PDF] (Charlottetown, PEI)- There has been much debate over the use of biofuels taking resources away from food production and in turn raising the cost of food staples like bread and pasta. A fundraising event for the Atlantic Agricultural Leadership Program in partnership with the PEI Grain Elevator corporation, “Food vs Fuel: […]
SPANS is sponsoring a study of the barberpole worm, Haemonchus contortus, in Nova Scotia this summer. As part of this project, we will be surveying fecal samples from flocks in different parts of the province, and in addition we will carry out a limited number of fecal egg count reduction tests on some flocks to […]
Ottawa, Ontario, May 7, 2013 – Beginning today, Canadian producers will benefit from more export opportunities in the Middle East. Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz announced today that Turkey has approved imports of sheep and goat genetics from Canada. “We are pleased that Turkey recognizes the safety and high quality of Canadian agricultural products,” said Minister […]
As you may have heard the offices of NSFA, EFP, ACMA , Agri-Futures and NSIA have been temporarily relocated due to work being done at the Annapolis Building. We have now officially relocated to 173 INNOVATION DRIVE, which is the new Innovation Building in Perennia Park. This is a change from the original plan of […]
Heinrich Langner is from South Africa and grew up on a sheep (Dorper) and cattle farm, living in the Karoo. He would like to know of job opportunities in the sheep or beef sectors . He wants to expand his knowledge of the breeds and get to learn how they adapt in other countries. Heinrich […]
Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation is an independent, not-for-profit organization responsible for helping Nova Scotians reduce their energy consumption and improve their energy efficiency at home and at work. Efficiency NS offers financial incentives, technical assistance and financing to make energy efficient improvements easy and affordable for your business. We offer a range of solutions from […]
As part of the Modern Shepherd Course, Dalhousie University Faculty of Agriculture, the Sheep Producers of Nova Scotia and Perennia are pleased to present this very informative session for sheep and goat producers. This is a great opportunity to ask questions about your own flock; producers are encouraged to submit questions in advance to Jonathan Wort by emailing: jwort@perennia.ca. […]
The Nova Scotia Young Farmers will be holding their Annual General Meeting on Saturday April 13, 2013 at Lisa’s Café in Windsor. The theme of this year’s meeting is ‘Sowing the Seeds for Success.’ The Meeting will get underway at 9:30am and will feature Danny Dill from Dill’s Atlantic Giant Pumpkin Seeds as well as […]
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 […]