As mentioned in our last few Monthly Updates, since we are not easily able to host in-person workshops in these COVID-19 times, SPANS are issuing a monthly Virtual Farm Tour. This will consist of a different sheep operation each time, with a new video being distributed the middle of each month until Spring 2021. First […]
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Please see the below important updates to the SPANS Annual Meeting, occurring November 21st, 2020: Registration will now begin at 10:00 AM The business meeting and workshop will now occur 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM There is now a virtual option via Zoom for those who are not able to attend in-person. Please note: there […]
In preparing for the 2nd Annual Global Sheep Conference, the Canadian Sheep Federation (CSF) are working on a Canadian presentation that speaks to what the industry thinks the sector’s good new story is. Their hope is to collate short videos from all walks of the industry and therefore are putting out a call for submissions. […]
The Sheep Producers Association of Nova Scotia (SPANS) is currently drafting an industry development strategy to increase lamb marketing, enhance production efficiency and improve farm management. SPANS has been working with the business development branch of the Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture to develop strategic priorities and an implementation plan. To help get a better […]
The Purebred Sheep Breeders Association of Nova Scotia is holding its AGM by Zoom at 10:00 a.m. on Nov. 7th, 2020 due to Covid-19. This is a members only meeting and is by e-mail invitation to current members of the association. Please contact Cathy Vallis at c.vallis1981@icloud.com or (902) 895-4039. Election of the CSBA director […]
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is launching a 45-day consultation period from September 30, 2020, to November 15, 2020, to seek feedback and to inform upcoming changes to the Feeds Regulations. If you wish to participate in this consultation, please send your feedback by November 15, 2020.
The Wool Connect Conference is occurring October 6-8, 2020. This is a virtual meeting concerning sustainability. Organizers would like to see wool producers from all around the world take part. Additional information is available here.
SPANS, in cooperation with the Maritime Beef Test Society, AgSights and provincial sheep associations, have teamed to offer a 2021 Central Ram Evaluation to be hosted in Nappan, Nova Scotia. This Central Ram Test is designed to provide Canadian purebred and commercial sheep producers with the necessary tools to evaluate the genetic potential of their […]
The Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture have released their newest CAP sheep industry program: The Sheep Industry Enhancement Program This program seeks to improve industry competitiveness and resilience through: – disease prevention and control; – enhancing animal health and welfare; and – improving genetic potential The application deadline is November 30, 2020.