Upcoming Engagement Session Save the date: Farm Employers in the TFW Programs and Farms interested in hiring through the TFW and SAWP programs are invited to an engagement session! When: December 16, 2022 Location: Old Orchard Inn Time: Morning – Farms currently employing through the TFW and SAWP programs. Afternoon – Farms … Continued
This time of year isn’t always joyful. Farm stress, holiday stress and the changing of the season can add up to a heavy burden for some. Join us online December 22nd from 1-2pm to hear Patricia Auchnie discuss what signs and symptoms of declining mental health to look for in yourself or loved ones, as … Continued
With winter weather beginning, we have moved our Public Trust Forums online! Join us on January 19, 2023 to bring together food system partners and public trust champions to learn about, discuss, and set goals for building and strengthening trust in food and farming in Nova Scotia. Please register by emailing Janette McDonald at … Continued
Registration is now open for Scotia Horticultural Congress 2023, being held Monday, January 23 and Tuesday, January 24 at the Old Orchard Inn, Greenwich, Nova Scotia! The theme for the 2023 Congress is “The Seeds of Well-Being”; check out their agenda below featuring… Excellent speakers including keynote, Dr. Robert Strang Monday afternoon production sessions CPMA reception and Congress … Continued
The 2023 Annual Convention of the Nova Scotia Fruit Growers’ Association will be held on January 24th, 25th, and 26th of 2023 at the Old Orchard Inn. The 2023 Annual … Continued
On January 27th, 2023, farmers across Atlantic Canada will be tuning in to hear from Elaine Froese. Elaine is a certified professional speaker, certified coach, and author. She’s a go-to expert for farm families who want better communication and conflict resolution to secure a successful farm transition. As a farmer and mother to the successor … Continued
Do you have questions about the regulations governing moving farm equipment on public roads? Join in person or virtually on Tuesday, January 31st 10 am – noon when Ken Chisholm of Vehicle Transportation Inspection will review the guidelines and answer questions. Email info@farmsafetyns.ca for the zoom link.
Once again young farmers from Nova Scotia will square off against New Brunswick young farmers in a trivia battle! An evening of fun and wits, with the loser sending a prize to the winner. Help out your province by registering to participate: var gform;gform||(document.addEventListener("gform_main_scripts_loaded",function(){gform.scriptsLoaded=!0}),window.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded",function(){gform.domLoaded=!0}),gform={domLoaded:!1,scriptsLoaded:!1,initializeOnLoaded:function(o){gform.domLoaded&&gform.scriptsLoaded?o():!gform.domLoaded&&gform.scriptsLoaded?window.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded",o):document.addEventListener("gform_main_scripts_loaded",o)},hooks:{action:{},filter:{}},addAction:function(o,n,r,t){gform.addHook("action",o,n,r,t)},addFilter:function(o,n,r,t){gform.addHook("filter",o,n,r,t)},doAction:function(o){gform.doHook("action",o,arguments)},applyFilters:function(o){return gform.doHook("filter",o,arguments)},removeAction:function(o,n){gform.removeHook("action",o,n)},removeFilter:function(o,n,r){gform.removeHook("filter",o,n,r)},addHook:function(o,n,r,t,i){null==gform.hooks&&(gform.hooks=;null==i&&(i=n+"_"+e.length),gform.hooks.push({tag:i,callable:r,priority:t=null==t?10:t})},doHook:function(n,o,r){var t;if(r=Array.prototype.slice.call(r,1),null!=gform.hooks&&((o=gform.hooks).sort(function(o,n){return o.priority-n.priority}),o.forEach(function(o){"function"!=typeof(t=o.callable)&&(t=window),"action"==n?t.apply(null,r):r=t.apply(null,r)})),"filter"==n)return r},removeHook:function(o,n,t,i){var r;null!=gform.hooks&&(r=(r=gform.hooks).filter(function(o,n,r){return!!(null!=i&&i!=o.tag||null!=t&&t!=o.priority)}),gform.hooks=r)}}); Trivia Night 2023 Join Nova Scotia … Continued
Canada’s Agriculture Day is Wednesday, February 15, 2023 and we have a few events planned! ‘The Future of Food’ Panel & Discussion will be taking place at Halifax Central Library at 6PM. Join us to talk about the challenges and opportunities Nova Scotia food and farming will face as we move forward. We talk … Continued
Farm Safety NS is offering an in-person Mental Health First Aid Course on Feb 16 and 17, 9 am-5 pm, both days at the NSFA offices, 7 Atlantic Central Drive, East Mountain. This is a program that was designed and is owned by the Mental Health Foundation of Canada, delivered by St. John Ambulance. Take … Continued