COVID-19 Update: March 18
Hello members, We continue to receive regular updates from CFA in regards to COVID-19s impact on the agriculture industry in Canada. Today we held a conference call with the Honourable … Continued
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COVID-19 Update: March 17
Hello members, A lot has transpired in the last 24 hours and we are doing our best to stay on top of the situation. We are aware of the issues … Continued
COVID-19 Update: March 16
Hello members, As the COVID-19 pandemic is quickly evolving, we are keeping up-to-date on the impacts on farmers and are making efforts to support you through these challenging times. We … Continued
We’re hiring an AgSector Coordinator!
The AgSector Coordinator will be part of a dedicated team supporting the farm community, providing them with the resources they need to succeed, while advocating in their best interest. Working … Continued
Media Statement: Nova Scotia Farmers Relieved as CN Rail Strike Comes to an End
Truro, NS – Farmers across Nova Scotia can be pleased that a tentative agreement has been reached between CN Rail and Teamsters Canada. “We are happy to hear that a … Continued
What Makes a Standing Policy?
Careful consideration goes into developing NSFA’s Standing Policies. We must be able to convey the issues and the impact on farms or the industry to stakeholders and decision makers. … Continued
Tim Marsh – Marsh Farms
Tim Marsh is a dairy farmer along the dykeland in Poplar Grove. Tim milks 90 Holsteins, has a heard size of around 200 and farms 750 acres of land of which … Continued
Chris van den Heuvel – Fireblade Holsteins Ltd.
Chris van den Heuvel grew up on a dairy farm in Skye Glen, N.S. Along with his wife Karen, they are partnered with their son Jordan on a fourth-generation mixed … Continued
Lauren Park – Forest Hill Apiary
Lauren Park is a first-generation farmer who has been working in agriculture for a decade. She is a beekeeper, specializing in queen bee rearing, in the Gaspereau Valley. In addition … Continued
Richard Melvin – Melvin Farms Ltd.
Richard Melvin is President and Co-owner of Melvin Farms Ltd., a five-generation family-owned farm located in the Annapolis Valley near Canning, Nova Scotia, specializing in the production of fresh vegetables … Continued