Young Farmers: Trivia Night

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It’s time for the annual trivia challenge between Nova Scotia Young Farmers and New Brunswick Young Farmers Forum! Join the teams to represent your province and share your knowledge of all things trivial. Questions will focus on Canadian and agricultural trivia. New this year: each organization will submit questions about agriculture in their province for … Continued

Farm Safety: Workers Compensation Board Webinar

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Do you have questions about coverage and requirements for your employees under the Workers Compensation Board? Join Farm Safety Nova Scotia’s webinar on Wednesday, April 17th from 12:30-1 pm to get answers. A representative from WCB will answer your questions and provide information to help you decide what coverage is right for you. Register here … Continued

2024 NSFA Member Social

Milford Recreation Hall 2288 Hwy 2, Milford, Nova Scotia, Canada

Each year the NSFA holds our Member Social for local members in a different part of the province. This year we are in East Hants on the evening of April 23rd!   Join us for an evening of networking with fellow farmers and local politicians and enjoy catering by Sizzler’s BBQ. RSVP below by Wednesday, … Continued

FWD Guide to Hosting an Intern

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Farm and Workforce Development is excited to invite you to an upcoming workshop designed specifically for farmers. The workshop, titled “Guide to Hosting an Intern,” will cover everything you need to know about creating a successful and rewarding internship experience on your farm.   Whether you’re considering hosting your first intern or you’ve already done so … Continued

Farm Safety: Endorsement 23 Testing Port Williams

Tidal Tractor Prot Williams 1790 NS-358, Port Williams, Nova Scotia, Canada

For those needing the test to add Endorsement 23 to their driver’s license, which allows you to legally drive a tractor/equipment combination where the piece of equipment weighs over 4500kg and the combination weighs over 14,000kg. You must hold a valid Class 3, 5 or 5R Nova Scotia Driver’s License to test for Endorsement 23. … Continued

Farm Safety: Endorsement 23 Testing Bible Hill

Dalhouse Faculty of Agriculture Farm 1 Farmstead Court, Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada

For those needing the test to add Endorsement 23 to their driver’s license, which allows you to legally drive a tractor/equipment combination where the piece of equipment weighs over 4500kg and the combination weighs over 14,000kg. You must hold a valid Class 3, 5 or 5R Nova Scotia Driver’s License to test for Endorsement 23. … Continued

Living Lab – Nova Scotia: Information Session

Millstone Harvest Brewhouse 9146 Hwy 221, Sheffield Mills, Nova Scotia, Canada

Are you curious about the Living Lab project but not directly involved? Join us for an info session created just for you! Find out how this initiative is shaping the future of sustainable farming with innovative Best Management Practices being tested by farmers across the province. This is your chance to ask and learn about … Continued

Farm Safety: Drivers License Prep Course

Canning Fire Hall 977 J Jordan road, Canning, Nova Scotia, Canada

Farm Safety Nova Scotia and the Farm and Workforce Development Team have a preparatory course for those needing to obtain their Nova Scotia driver’s license. This course will cover both … Continued

Farm Safety: Endorsement 23 Testing Bible Hill

Dalhouse Faculty of Agriculture Farm 1 Farmstead Court, Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada

Would you like to add Endorsement 23 to your Class 5 or 5R driver’s license? It will allow you to legally haul equipment with a tractor on public roads when … Continued

Farm Safety: Endorsement 23 Testing Port Williams

Tidal Tractor Port Williams 1790 NS-358, Port Williams, Nova Scotia, Canada

Would you like to add Endorsement 23 to your Class 5 or 5R driver’s license? It will allow you to legally haul equipment with a tractor on public roads when … Continued