Category Archives: Industry News & Events

Cole Harbour Fibre Frolic

The Cole Harbour Heritage Farm Museum is pleased to partner with Sisterhood Fibres to deliver the first annual Cole Harbour Fibre Frolic. Admission is free to this family-friendly event. Demonstrations and vendors will be on-site from 10:00am to 4:00pm. Demonstrations will include spinning, weaving, felting and knitting! https://coleharbourfarmmuseum.ca/fibre-frolic-at-the-cole-harbour-heritage-farm-museum/  https://www.facebook.com/events/420582051752182/ 

Finding the Fleece for You!

This workshop will focus on learning the criteria for evaluating raw wool fleeces for use in handspinning or other fiber arts. Using presentations and hands-on fleece evaluation, we will evaluate fleeces of several types and demonstrate proper handling, skirting and presentation of fleeces. This workshop will benefit fiber artists who want to know how to judge […]

Applying for Agencies, Boards and Commissions (ABCs)

Applications are now being accepted for a wide variety of volunteer opportunities with more than 150 ABCs – including a variety of agriculture boards, like the Meat Inspection Board. The Spring 2019 deadline for on line applications to be a member of an Adjudicative ABC is Wednesday, May 22, 2019. To learn more and apply […]

On-Farm Safety Inspection Workshop and Substance Abuse in the Workplace

On-Farm Safety Inspection Workshop – Feb 22 Have you ever wondered how an Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) inspection occurs? What do Inspectors look for on your farm? Is your farm ready for an inspection visit?  Learn about how an OHS inspection works on a farm, what your requirements are and how to create a […]