Dear Producers In the event of Canada Post striking next week, the following options are available to you to receive payment from Atlantic Beef Products Inc. if you are not already set up for direct deposit: 1. Direct deposit into your bank account. If you are choosing this option, please provide a void cheque or email ABPI the following: • Bank number • Transit number • […]
Veal Farmers of Ontario is having their 2018 Healthy Calf Conference on November 27th and November 29th this year. For more information and to register, check out their website at calfcare.ca and their Facebook page.
Chainsaw Safety Awareness Workshop: September 13th – Falmouth, NS: 9AM–4PM (Register with info@farmsafetyns.ca by September 5th) October 4th – Truro, NS: 9AM–4PM (Register with info@farmsafetyns.ca by September 27th) FSNS Member Cost: $75.00. Youth Calendar Drawing Contest: (Register by September 30th […]
Save the dates! Please note to register by Thursday September 13, 2018.
Part of the Canadian Agriculture Loans Act (CALA) Program, is to help farmers and agricultural co-operatives with funding and available loans. The CALA Program is working hard to get to know producers needs and current experiences with capital and land loans with and without this program. Below is a survey, provided by the CALA Program. Help them better understand Atlantic Farmer’s and agricultural co-operatives, needs […]
“Lack of forage due to dry conditions is weighing heavily on the minds of livestock producers across Canada. Manitoba’s Forage and Grassland Association (MFGA) recently released a list of tips on minimizing the impact of dry condition on forage supplies. MFGA chair Darren Chapman says it’s all about being prepared in advanced, but sometimes even that can’t happen due to Mother Nature. Recent crop reports […]
Atlantic Beef Products Inc (ABPI) is going to start financially recognizing Atlantic Canada Beef Producers with a valid VBP+ status, beginning August 6, 2018. There will be a $0.02/lb rail premium for all cattle graded AAA or higher who weigh >750 lbs from VBP+ registered producers. ABPI Premium to VBP+ Registered Beef Producers [PDF]
Cleanfarms will be in Nova Scotia for an Obsolete Collection Campaign, collecting unwanted pesticides and livestock medications, from November 5-16, 2018 in various locations. Please note, this collection will not be commencing again until 2021. Cleanfarms Obsolete Collection Campaign Poster [PDF]
Entry forms for the 2018 NS Elite Beef Expo are due ONE WEEK from today – Thursday, August 2nd by 4:30pm. Submit your entries today so you don’t miss out! Entry forms can be found here.