NS Farm Succession Survey Open
We’re conducting a survey on succession planning in farming, aiming to better understand the challenges, opportunities, and supports needed to ensure a successful transition of farms in Nova Scotia. Your … Continued
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International Women’s Day – Anna Hutchinson
Our final #IWD2024 highlight is Anna Hutchinson, a maple syrup producer and owner at Hutchinson Acres in Lake Paul! Anna’s passion for agriculture began as a child, growing up farming … Continued
International Women’s Day – Jessica D’Entremont
Our next #IWD2024 highlight is Jessica D’Entremont, Sales Agronomist at Scotian Gold! Growing up on a 5th generation family farm in the Annapolis Valley, Jessica’s passion for agriculture was sparked … Continued
International Women’s Day – Emma Cole
Meet Emma Cole, our next #IWD2024 highlight from Just Bloom Flower Farm in Middle Musquodoboit. Emma was born and raised with roots in agriculture on a dairy farm in Ontario. She spent most of … Continued
International Women’s Day – Jennifer Haverstock
On #IWD2024 we are highlighting Jennifer Haverstock, Manager of Horticulture at Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation. Upon graduation from high school in Truro, Jennifer knew she wanted to work in … Continued
International Women’s Day – Cynthia Bazinet
Meet Cynthia Bazinet, our next #IWD2024 highlight! Cynthia is an owner and farmer of Coastal Grove Farms in Upper Port La Tour in Shelburne County. There, Cynthia and her family … Continued
International Women’s Day – Dr. Wilma Schenkels
Our next #IWD2024 highlight is Dr. Wilma Schenkels, Chief Veterinary Officer at the Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture. Wilma’s interest in agriculture began growing up on her family’s dairy farm … Continued
International Women’s Day – Jean Lynds
Our next #IWD2024 highlight is Jean Lynds from Dalhousie University’s Faculty of Agriculture! Jean grew up on a small dairy farm in northern Nova Scotia and enjoyed a lifestyle that … Continued
International Women’s Day – Sara Swinkels
Meet Sara Swinkels, the newly-elected President of Nova Scotia Young Farmers and our first #IWD2024 highlight! Sara’s passion for agriculture was ignited at an early age through her involvement in … Continued
Interested in International Recruitment?
The Nova Scotia Federation of Agriculture (NSFA), Department of Agriculture (NSDA) and the Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration (LSI) are exploring ways to support Nova Scotia’s agriculture sector through … Continued