Farm Safety: Tractor Safety Course for Class 8

Course Description If you operate a tractor and farm machinery you know that safety is important. This course is designed to increase awareness and test the competency of tractor operators with regard to the safe operation and use of farm tractors and implements. The following people can take this course: 14 to 16-year-olds with a valid Nova Scotia Class 8 drivers license who … Continued

$225

Lunenburg/Queens Federation Annual Meeting

The Lunenburg/Queens Federation of Agriculture will be hosting their annual meeting at the Best Western Bridgewater on November 9th beginning at 7pm.

Annapolis County Federation AGM

The Annapolis County Federation of Agriculture will be holding their annual meeting on November 10th beginning at 8pm.   Location: Centrelea Community Hall

Engagement Session: Living Labs

Join us for an engagement session to provide input on projects that will take place under the Agricultural Climate Solutions Living Lab Project that will start in 2022! Where and When? Nov 15th from 10:00am -2:00pm, registration starts at 9:30 Located at the Inn on Prince Lunch will be provided  

Kings County Federation AGM

The Kings County Federation of Agriculture will be hosting their annual meeting on November 15th, beginning at 6:30pm. The meeting will be held in person at the Canning Fire Hall, and online via Zoom.

Farm Safety: Farmers Safety Corner – Winter Safety

Join the Farm Safety Advisor in talking about Nova Scotia winters and the common hazards associated with them to include power outages, generators, carbon monoxide, slipping hazards, heavy snow, freezing rain, shoveling and staying fit if this is your off season. Participants can join the meeting over the phone or online through Zoom Meetings. Click … Continued

Antigonish/Guysborough Federation AGM

The Antigonish/Guysborough Federation of Agriculture will be hosting their annual meeting on November 17 beginning at 7pm. The meeting will be held at the John Paul Centre and online.

Farm Safety: Endorsement Testing at DalAC Truro

You must ensure you have the proper license and endorsement for the type and weight of vehicle you drive. Condition 15 Cost: $53 Allows you to haul a trailer over 4,500kg with a truck or tractor. The combination vehicle weight is restricted based on your license class: Combined with a Class 5 – combined vehicle … Continued

Farm Safety: Fall Protection

Dartmouth – SSNS 1-201 Brownlow Ave 1-201 Brownlow Ave, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada

The goal of this course is to ensure students know why it is important to have a fall protection procedure in place. This course engages students with a mix of instructor presentations, class discussion and practical demonstrations using fall arrest equipment. COURSE OUTLINE Falling Hazards from Heights Internal Responsibility System Regulatory Requirements CSA Standards Equipment – … Continued