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 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

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: Progressive Agriculture Safety Day

Bridgewater Exhibition Grounds 50 Exhibition Drive, Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, Canada

  Farm Safety Nova Scotia will host a Progressive Agriculture Safety Day on Thursday, June 27 from 9:00 am until 2:30 pm at the Bridgewater Exhibition Grounds. The day is … Continued

Farm Safety: Transportation Guidelines for NS Farmers

Brooklyn Fire Hall 995 Highway 215, Newport, Nova Scotia, Canada

Join Farm Safety Nova Scotia for a review of the Transportation Guidelines for Nova Scotia Farmers. The presenter will be Ken Chisholm, Training and Outreach Inspector, who will cover topics including equipment dimensions, load security, towing, drivers license requirements and much more. This informative session takes place at the Brooklyn Fire Hall, 995 Highway 215, … Continued

Young Farmers: Summer Event 2024

Kings County NS

Join the Nova Scotia Young Farmers on Saturday, July 27th for a family-friendly afternoon of tours and social time. Beginning at 2:00 pm with tours of Van Meekeren Farms Wink Apples and then the Bragg Lumber Valley carrots, you’ll get a look at two farming operations before moving on to the Millstone Harvest Brewhouse in … Continued