NS Beef Advantage: Grass-fed to Finish Conference

The Nova Scotia Advantage grass-fed to finish conference March 26-27, 2013 Holiday Inn, Truro, Nova Scotia The Nova Scotia Beef Advantage Conference Flyer [PDF] Registration $25 for Nova Scotia producers $75 for other registrants REGISTRATION DEADLINE: March 15, 2013 Speakers include: • Dr. Ron Gill – professor and livestock specialist from Texas A&M University • Ira Mandell – professor and animal scientist from the University of Guelph • […]

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Beef Research School: Using RFI to Breed an Efficient Beef Herd

How much would you save if each of your cows ate 10 pounds of feed less per day but gained the same? The exact value would change, but the cost savings would be significant no matter where you farm. But is there a way to not just identify more efficient animals, but also breed the trait into the herd? Yes — the trait is called […]

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Bridging the Gap 2

Remember last year… Bridging the Gap 2012 brought together farmers from different generations, specifically, those who were ready to turn their businesses over to entering farmers, whether it is family succession or outside buyers.  It was a great success full of lots of information, things to think about and challenges identified with farm succession.  One thing I remember from last year is Farm Succession begins […]

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Dodge Ram Declares 2013 the Year of the Farmer

Click the image Below to watch the commercial from the 2013 Super Bowl.

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NSCP Annual Meeting February 23, 2013

The 8th Annual General Meeting of the Nova Scotia Cattle Producers will be held on Saturday February 23, 2013 at the Best Western Glengarry in Truro.  Registration will open it at 9:30 am and the meeting will get underway at 10:00 am.  A $10 registration fee will be collected to help cover the cost of the meeting. Join us for important updates on the Nova […]

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