Join Agri-Futures Nova Scotia for an exciting new summit called Ag.Connect 2015; designed to target farmers, researchers, students, government, not-for profits, commodity organizations and professionals from agriculture, aquaculture, and related industries; to find synergies and to learn, discuss, and challenge research and innovation in the Atlantic Region. The theme for the Summit is “Planting Ideas, […]
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March 18th 9am – 4pm Best Western Glengarry, Truro Farm Safety Nova Scotia and Canadian Farmers with Disabilities Registry are partnering to offer the one-day workshop to farmers and industry stakeholders at no cost. This training is geared toward anyone involved in the agricultural industry that is required to communicate safe farm practices to youth, […]
The use of silage plastic has improved livestock feed production by improving feed quality and by providing an alternative storage option. Unfortunately, disposing of silage plastic is a big challenge. Burning silage plastic emits toxic chemicals and leaves toxic residues in the soil which can persist for many years. Under the Environment Act, burning of […]
Breckrow Farm is a 7th generation dairy and sheep farm located in Goshen owned and operated by Bruce and Dianne Sinclair. Along with their four children they raise purebred Suffolks and North Country Cheviots. Bruce and Dianne have been avid promoters of the sheep industry in Nova Scotia and across the country. Across Canada Breckrow […]
The SPANS Annual General Meeting scheduled for tomorrow will go on as planned. If you plan to attend, please travel safely. The Annual General Meeting of the Sheep Producers’ Association of Nova Scotia will be on Saturday January 31, 2015 at the Onslow Belmont Fire Hall in Lower Onslow. Registration will start at 9:30am and is […]
Invest a week-end, learn about entrepreneurship and jump start agri-business! Save the date- January 16-18, 2015! To find out more or to register go to: http://www.bit.ly/startupweekendtruro Do you have an idea that may solve a problem for farmers or food consumers? Have you been chewing on a possible business opportunity that could grow your operation? […]
From the New Glasgow News The federal government has approved $29,700 under the Growing Forward 2 program for the sheep industry in Nova Scotia. The industry, spearheaded by the Sheep Producers Association of Nova Scotia, will contribute $44,550. “It’s really exciting because in my mind, the dairy industry gets a lot of … attention. It’s […]
John James Okell, 1925-2014 OKELL, JOHN JAMES of Truro, passed away peacefully at the age of 89 years in the Colchester East Hants Health Center. He was the son of the late Lewis and Mary Elizabeth Okell of Great Barrow, near Chester, Cheshire, England. John was predeceased by his wife, Jennifer and two sisters, Barbara and […]
The Annual General Meeting of the Sheep Producers Association will be held on Saturday January 31, 2015 at the Onslow Belmont Fire Hall in Lower Onslow. Registration will start at 9:30am and is $15 which includes morning refreshments and lunch (lamb chili or chicken soup). To register in advance, please contact Shelly at 902-893-7455.