Events

Are you a senior 4-H member or first year student at the Dalhousie Faculty of Agriculture who is interested in exploring careers in agriculture? Join us for a Career Workshop … Continued

Save the date for our Food Systems Partner Tour on March 19th! Ag sector and food industry partners are invited to join our 2024 Aggies & Foodies Tour on March … Continued

Farm Safety Nova Scotia is coordinating an information session on the Transportation Guidelines for Nova Scotia Farmers. A representative from NS Vehicle Compliance will attend to provide a review of … Continued

Join this webinar to hear Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC – Service Canada) share information on the Temporary Foreign Worker Program. The emphasis will be on the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program (SAWP) and Agriculture streams. Wednesday, March 27 at 1:00 pm. Online registration has now closed. If you would like the Zoom link please … Continued

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

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

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

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

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

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