Frost Damage Report
On the night of June 3-4, most of Nova Scotia got hit with a severe frost for the time of year. NSFA is collecting information to understand the implications that … Continued
News
Nova Scotia Federation of Agriculture Submits Recommendations to New Traffic Safety Act
BIBLE HILL, NS – The Nova Scotia Government is currently working on a new Traffic Safety Act which – once brought into legislature this fall – will replace the existing … Continued
Statement: Programs delayed further
Nova Scotia Federation of Agriculture is frustrated that the Canadian Agricultural Partnership programs to be accessed by farmers are delayed even further into the growing season. In the May 31, … Continued
Issues Highlighted at Minister’s Meeting
The following are the issues highlighted at our May 10th meeting with the Minister of Agriculture. The optics around the released programs suggests that the Nova Scotia government isn’t interested … Continued
Programs on hold for consultation
We have received notice that the cost-shared programs under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership will be suspended for 30 days. NSFA appreciates the invitation from Minister Colwell to share our concerns … Continued
Small Farms Abandoned
Most farms neglected under new provincial programs Truro, NS – Programs recently released under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership agreement for Nova Scotia Farmers are limiting, at best. On April 16, Nova Scotia Department … Continued
NSFA Sends Delegation to National Meeting
Trade, Canadian Agricultural Partnership and Climate to be hot topics Bible Hill, NS – Nova Scotia farmers will have representation at the Canadian Federation of Agriculture AGM taking place this week … Continued
Farm Technician Apprenticeship Program Needs Assessment
The Nova Scotia Federation of Agriculture with the funding support of NSDA ThinkFARM is working with Gary Morton (SKU Foods Inc) and your local Agriculture Resource Coordinators to better understand … Continued
Next Policy Framework
As Growing Forward 2 enters its last year of programming, negotiations and consultations around the Next Policy Framework are ramping up. In preparation for upcoming consultations, NSFA has developed a … Continued
Cap and Trade and Agriculture
Considering the amount of snow that was dumped on Nova Scotia during Valentine’s Day week, some people may find it difficult to believe that global warming is really happening. Regardless … Continued