May Feeder Sale

This is a reminder that there will be a Feeder Sale on Saturday May 5, 2012 at Atlantic Stockyards; sale time is 10:00 am. Notes: Vaccinated cattle will be uniquely identified, all cattle will be sold by order of arrival. Vaccinated cattle must be accompanied by a vaccination declaration. Producers are encouraged to pre register all feeder cattle as early as possible – ASL will […]

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Atlantic Agricultural Leadership Program Recruiting for 8th Class

The Atlantic Agricultural Leadership Program is currently recruiting for its eighth class to begin in the fall of 2012. This two-year program is intended for individuals working in all aspects of agriculture. It is designed to provide knowledge and build skills to become progressive leaders for the agricultural sectors in Atlantic Canada. If you are interested or know of anyone whom might be a suitable […]

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Genetic Enahnacement Workshops Planned for May

The Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture (NSDA) announced a continuation of the Genetic Enhancement Program for 2012-13. The objective of the program is to ‘increase the competitive position of the targeted livestock commodities by investing in improved genetic material for Nova Scotia flocks / herds. To be eligible for this program, producers must have a current farm registration, must be registered and submitting levy to […]

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April Feeder Sale

This is a reminder that there will be a Feeder Sale on Saturday April 14, 2012 at Atlantic Stockyards; sale time is 10:00 am. Notes: Vaccinated cattle will be uniquely identified, all cattle will be sold by order of arrival. Vaccinated cattle must be accompanied by a vaccination declaration. Producers are encouraged to pre register all feeder cattle as early as possible – ASL will […]

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39th Annual Test Station Sale a Success

The 39th annual breeding stock sale was held at the Maritime Beef Test Station on April 7 and featured 71 bulls and 23 heifers. The top selling bull was a Simmental purchased by Gerald Eric Cochrane of Newport, Nova Scotia for $6,900; the bull was consigned by Trevor and Paula Hiltz of Aylesford, Nova Scotia. The top selling heifer was Charolais/Simmental cross consigned by Scott […]

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Betty Lou Scott wins 2012 Rosemary Davis Award

The Farm Cred Canada Rosemary Davis Award recognizes outstanding Canadian women for their leadership and commitment to the Canadian agriculture and agri-food industry. From the Chronicle Herald- April 2, 2012 MOUNT THOM — Even after all these years, Betty Lou Scott walks to the barn with a spring in her step and a smile on her face. The Black Angus cows that have become the […]

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