Two water workshops were recently held in mid-March in Waterville and Truro to discuss water withdrawals, watercourse alterations, beneficial use of wetlands, biodiversity initiatives and some current research activities. The … Continued
How many times have you cursed your internet connection – wishing you had the high speed and cellular reception that you can find in the city? Unable to contact your … Continued
Perched on top of Nuttby Mountain in Nova Scotia’s Colchester County, lies a hundred-acre woodlot and MacRae’s Rocky Ridge Maple. What once started out as a family endeavour to … Continued
The AGM is an avenue where NSFA farm members have the opportunity to present issues and associated solutions. At the 2018 AGM, NSFA passed five standing policies, three of which … Continued
NSFA accepting applications for committee vacancies. NSFA is unveiling a new process that will make way for the broader membership to participate in many NSFA committees. Issues like agricultural land … Continued
A strategic planning exercise for the Nova Scotia Federation of Agriculture is underway that will set priorities for future efforts of the organization. Yvonne Thyssen-Post, P.Ag. of Thyagrissen Consulting Limited … Continued
During the last week of September, Bill 58 passed first and second readings at the legislature. Bill 58, which was amendments to the Municipal Government Act, made planning mandatory across … Continued
Farmers across the province will once again be opening their gates for the 17th annual Open Farm Day on Sunday, September 16th. Over 30 farms are ready to welcome thousands … Continued
Starting in June 2018, NSFA opened a feedback form to understand the extent of the damage caused by the frost and below freezing temperatures in the late spring. To date … Continued
CFIA released the regulations for the Safe Food for Canadians Act today. This has been an important advocacy piece for the Federation since the Act received Royal Assent in 2012. … Continued