Are You Ready to Innovate? Learn how to grow your agri-business conference In early December, Perennia will be hosting the Growth Through Innovation Conference at the Perennia Innovation Centre, Bible Hill, Nova Scotia. The focus of the event is to share how others have innovated in any number of areas (for example, product development, marketing, […]
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Parasitic worms are a serious problem in sheep and goats on many farms, and reports of resistance to wormers are increasing in Nova Scotia, as in many parts of the world. The barber pole worm is also much more of a problem in temperate countries than in the past, and has emerged as a serious […]
Update from Canadian Cooperative Wool Growers- Cathy Vallsi It is that time of year again. Please find attached instructions and a map to find the Wool Depot as well as some instructions on how wool should be delivered. The depot is pretty full right now so unless you have a small lot, I would ask […]
Dalhousie University Faculty of Agriculture will be offering an on-farm composting course on October 19 and 20, 2012 as part of their ‘Learn 2 Farm Program’ This practical training course is based on sound science and techniques, to help grow your farm! During this 2-day course, participants will learn: • The basic biological processes involved in making compost. […]
The annual field day at the Nappan Experimental farm will be held on Saturday October 20, 2012. This event will feature presentations from speakers on forage production and quality as well as beneficial fatty acids is sheep, and alternative finishing on different pasture types. the presentations will be followed by lunch and a tour of the current […]
NSAC is pleased to offer Livestock Medicines for the Meat and Milk Industries. http://www.nsac.ca/cde/courses/livestock/default.asp 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. Who Should Attend? Any producer who administers medicine to livestock […]
From the Chronicle Herald- September 15, 2012 LOWER ONSLOW — There’s a reason Fred Hamilton’s farm has been in his family since 1760 — adaptability and a little bit of help. Farmers, like few others, know the importance of adjusting to changing circumstances if they want to stay in operation. Such was the case 10 […]
The Sheep Producers Association of Nova Scotia office has recently moved along with the its partner organizations in the Agri-Commodity Management Association. The Office is now located in the Perennia Innovation Park. The new mailing address is as follows: 60 Research Drive Bible Hill, Nova Scotia B6L 2R2 Click here for Direction to the Office
Parasites in Sheep: The Challenge [PDF Poster] Parasitic worms are a serious problem in sheep and goats on many farms, and reports of resistance to wormers are increasing in Nova Scotia, as in many parts of the world. The barber pole worm is also much more of a problem in temperate countries than in the past, […]
From the Truro Daily News- September 4, 2012 BIBLE HILL – The agridome was a woolly place on Saturday when about 90 sheep went through the ring during the Nova Scotia Purebred Sheep Breeders sale. “This was a small sale but the prices were decent,” said Richard Hines, of River John, who was one of […]