Farm Safety: Keeping Youth Safe on the Farm

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An online panel discussion  covering many aspects of youth safety.  Participants include a Safety Advisor from OHS, a provincial 4-H staff member and farmers. Panelists will talk about their roles … Continued

Aggies and Foodies Tour

Aggies & Foodies Tour Wednesday, March 22, 2023- 9AM start and 3PM finish in West Hants area. Join Meet Your Farmer, Nova Scotia Federation of Agriculture, and the Nova Scotia Institute of Agrologists, for a one-day tour to visit farms, food processing, and more! This is a great opportunity to hear from farmers and food … Continued

Preparing for Presentations

Looking to brush up on your presentation skills? This online training is great for anyone who: speaks on panels is participating in agriculture in the classroom is feeling nervous about speaking (even to their peers) We will review different presentation styles, tips for preparing slides and preparing for virtual presentations. Your Zoom link will sent … Continued

NSFGA Spring Workshop

The Nova Scotia Fruit Growers Association is having their spring workshop on the mornings of March 28 and March 29 from 9 am till noon. The session on March 28 from 9am till noon will be held at the Waterville Fire Hall, 1415 County Home Road, Cambridge, NS and will have the option to attend … Continued

Farm Safety: Transportation Guidelines for NS Farmers

Whycocomagh Fire Hall 9519 TransCanada Highway, Nova Scotia, Canada

Join  Vehicle Inspection Officer Ken Chisholm for a review of the regulations for farmers moving agricultural vehicles and equipment on public roads. Pre-register by emailing kim.kelly2@novascotia.ca or calling 902-563-2000.

WBPANS Winter Information Meeting

Best Western Glengary Hotel 150 Willow St, Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada

Winter Information Meeting at the Best Western Glengary Hotel in Truro, NS on March 31, 2023.

EFP: Hybrid Barn Swallow Workshop

Join Birds Canada and the NSFA to learn more about this Species at Risk and other insectivorous birds on your property, and how you can help them. Birds Canada’s Rielle Hoeg will share background information about birds that rely on flying insects for food – aerial insectivores. She will talk about conservation concerns, ways to … Continued

Young Farmers: #HowNSAgs

What does agriculture in Nova Scotia look like to you? NS Young Farmers invite you to share photos of your agriculture during the month of May! Use the #HowNSAgs, tag @nsyoungfarmers and make sure you share publicly so we can find them. Photos posted on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter will be accepted. Post as many … Continued

FWD IRCC Info Session

Join us as we host Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada for an information session on hiring foreign labour. Tuesday, July 4th. 6-7pm Atlantic Time Hosted on WebEx. Click HERE to register An IRCC Outreach Office will be sharing information on the following: -Brief overview of the TFW programs and opportunities to use the LMIA-exempt work … Continued

Living Lab Field Tour with WBPANS

Kirkhill Road, Parrsboro, NS

Join the NSFA and Wild Blueberry Producers Association of Nova Scotia on Thursday, July 13th at 2pm for a field tour of one of the Living Lab - Nova Scotia sites. The tour will take place at the Kirkhill site in Parrsboro, NS and we will discuss what the living lab is and how best … Continued

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