NSAC is pleased to offer Livestock Medicine for Nova Scotia Meat and Milk Industries. In this one-day course, participants will learn about the proper handling , storage and use of livestock medicines. Course materials will coincide with on-farm food safety programs and will lead to improved consumer confidence. The course will be on Tuesday March […]
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As part of the Modern Shepherd Course, Nova Scotia Agricultural College, AgraPoint and the Sheep Producers of Nova Scotia 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. Workshop Poster [PDF] Dr. Paula Menzies, University of Guelph and Dr. Jeff […]
The Canadian Sheep Federation, in partnership with provincial sheep organizations, is responding to the need, identified by Canadian producers, for relevant production information. The plan is to offer a comprehensive continuing education program to assist lamb producers in building their farming enterprise. The Canadian sheep industry is as diverse as the people involved in it […]
TRURO- “We consider the environment in all our business decisions,” says Wayne Oulton of W.G. Oulton & Sons Ltd. Whether they’re pasturing a new type of livestock or considering how to best store fuel on the farm, they research all projects to make sure they’re up to date with new technologies. For their hard work […]
The Sheep Producers Association of Nova Scotia (SPANS) will hold its annual meeting on Saturday January 21, 2012 at the Windsor community centre. Registration will start at 9:30 am with the meeting starting at 10:00 am. Lunch will be provided at a cost of $10. Please call Shelly at 902-893-7455 to register prior to January […]
Submitted by: Beate Acker The Advance Payments Program (APP) is a Canadian Federal Loan Guarantee Program available through Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (Agri-Commodity Management Association Administrator).
By: Philip Moscovitch, FCC Express Beef, pork and sheep producers in Nova Scotia are teaming up to save money and co-ordinate their efforts. Pork Nova Scotia, the Nova Scotia Cattle Producers and the Sheep Producers Association of Nova Scotia have come together to form a new organization called the Agri-Commodity Management Association.