Are you interested in exploring international markets for employees and entrepreneurs to support your farm's labour and succession needs? The Nova Scotia Federation of Agriculture (NSFA), Department of Agriculture (NSDA) and the Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration (LSI) are launching a recruitment mission to Germany and the Netherlands April 3-11 and would like to … Continued
Farm Safety Nova Scotia is coordinating information sessions on the Transportation Guidelines for Nova Scotia Farmers. A representative from NS Vehicle Compliance will attend and provide a review of the current regulations, and answer your questions. Topics covered include farm vehicle plates, towing, dimensions, load security, driver license requirements, inspection and more. Refreshments provided. Please … Continued
Farm Safety Nova Scotia is coordinating information sessions on the Transportation Guidelines for Nova Scotia Farmers. A representative from NS Vehicle Compliance will attend and provide a review of the current regulations, and answer your questions. Topics covered include farm vehicle plates, towing, dimensions, load security, driver license requirements, inspection and more. Refreshments provided. Please … Continued
Join us for a water workshop on Thursday, March 7th from 9:00 AM -12:00 PM at the Kentville Research Station in the Orchard Room. Paul Jones, District Manager in the Western Region for NS Environment and Climate Change, will be discussing and answering your questions about regulations and permit requirements around watercourses and ditches. Mark … Continued
A Day of Hands-on Training for Women in Agriculture. Join Farm Safety Nova Scotia and Green Diamond Equipment for an International Women’s Day celebration to provide a day of hands-on training, maintenance, and safety awareness for operating farm equipment. The workshop will be held at the Canning Volunteer Fire Department Hall from 10:00 am until … Continued
Join us for a day of connection and empowerment at “Seeds of Strength: An International Women’s Day Gathering,” hosted by Farm Safety Nova Scotia’s We Talk. We Grow. campaign. In recognition of the indispensable role played by women in the farming community, and acknowledging the unique challenges they navigate, this event is dedicated to cultivating … Continued
A Canadian Agricultural Safety Week Webinar. Join Nova Scotia’s Safety Advisors to look at the specific considerations in hiring youth to work in agriculture. They will cover general young worker safety and the safety information you should share when hiring youth. An introduction to the Health & Safety Division, employer/employee rights and responsibilities, safety officers … Continued
A Canadian Agricultural Safety Week Event Join us for an introductory hazard awareness workshop for youth! This group-based workshop will introduce participants to hazards they may find on the farm through instruction, discussion, and sample hazard control worksheets. Topics covered include hazard assessment, scoring risk, hazard controls, and more. Thursday, March 14th from 9:00 am … Continued
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 to learn about eight different careers through hands-on activities. The workshop takes place on Friday, March 15 from 9 am until 3 pm at the … 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 19th from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This year we will be visiting the Debert, Masstown, and Great Village areas. We’ll get a backstage pass … 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 the current regulations, and answer your questions. Topics covered include farm vehicle plates, towing, dimensions, load security, driver license requirements, inspection and more. Refreshments provided. … 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