International Women’s Day – Megan Balodis
Our third feature for #IWD2023 is Megan Balodis! Megan is a former plant scientist turned flower farmer in Pictou County. She grows specialty cut flowers for fresh and dried arrangements, … Continued
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International Women’s Day – Jacqueline Hoyt
Our second feature is Jacqueline Hoyt! Jacqueline is one of two Provincial Agriculture Programming Coordinator’s with the Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture. Her role primarily is Agriculture in the Classroom … Continued
International Women’s Day – Catherine Manning
Our first #IWD2023 highlight is Catherine Manning, NSFA Council member! Catherine farms full time with her husband in Falmouth, NS. Agriculture has been a part of her life since she … Continued
Nova Scotia Federation of Agriculture Welcomes New President
Following the first Council of Leaders meeting after its 127th Annual General Meeting, the Nova Scotia Federation of Agriculture (NSFA) welcomed Allan Melvin, a 6th generation vegetable farmer from Kings … Continued
CP Highlight: Nova Scotia Farm Loan Board
Rockland apple farm is two-time award winner Apple blossom time is Jeffrey Walsh’s favourite time of year. For this commercial apple grower, the blossoms signal the start of new life … Continued
Minimum Wage Increase – Oct 1
As you have probably heard, Nova Scotia’s minimum wage increased from $13.35 to $13.60 per hour on October 1, 2022. Any hours worked on that date and after must be … Continued
Nova Scotia Federation of Agriculture to Deliver Agricultural Climate Solutions – Living Labs Project
The Nova Scotia Federation of Agriculture (NSFA) has been selected as one of nine organizations to establish new living labs throughout the country. The Agricultural Climate Solutions (ACS) – Living … Continued
Labour Market Report Released
NSFA has released the 1st edition of an economic review on Nova Scotia’s agriculture labour market. The report includes a variety of economic indicators to illustrate a state of the … Continued
Agencies, Boards, and Commissions
Every Spring and Fall the Nova Scotia Government recruits for members to Agencies, Boards and Commissions. The spring recruitment is now open for 2022! What is an agency, board and … Continued
Fuel Tax Program – What you Need to Know
Tax refund and marked fuel permits What you need to know about making a claim for a fuel tax refund and possibly improving cash flow by applying for a marked … Continued