Canadian Livestock Tracking System App

The CLTS MOBO App allows you to enter birth dates, animal movement and retired events by simply using your phone!

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Preparing for Veterinary Drug Use Changes

“Farmers can focus on preventative health rather than reactive health” said Dr. Jessica Law, DVM. She added that producers can look at “where they are using antibiotics and what problems (they) have experienced in the past.” For the full article click here.

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NS Open Farm Day – September 16, 2018

Registration is now open for the 17th Annual Open Farm Day! Forms can be found on the Nova Scotia Federation of Agriculture website.

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YCC Spring 2018 Survey

The Young Cattlemen’s Council (YCC) is surveying young cattle producers in Canada to gain insights into issues they are facing. The information collected in this survey is for information purposes and will only be used by the YCC. Those that complete this survey will be entered into a draw for a $25 Tim Hortons gift card. Your name and contact information will not be shared […]

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Atlantic Stockyards Sale – Saturday, May 26, 2018

Please see the below information, regarding a sale occurring this Saturday, May 26th at Atlantic Stockyards: Herd Dispersal of Benvie Farms – Saturday May 26 Atlantic Stockyards noon start -125 milk cows, Holstein grades, 55 bred heifers, 28 dry cows, and approximately 100 open heifers. Freestall trained, ASL will preg check dry cows and bred heifers prior to sale, all milk cows will be milked […]

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2018 Environmental Stewardship Award

The 2018 Environmental Stewardship Award is Open for Applications! Do you know of a farm that has undertaken projects to protect soil, water or wildlife habitat? Nominate them for Nova Scotia’s Farm Environmental Stewardship Award! To be eligible for the award, a farm must: Have a current Environmental Farm Plan Have a current farm registration Be a member of the Nova Scotia Federation of Agriculture […]

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4-H NS Royal Beef Team Sponsorship

Please see the below image regarding how to sponsor the 4-H NS Royal Beef Team on their travels to the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair for the National Junior Beef Heifer Show.

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Grow Nova Scotia

Grow Nova Scotia is holding meetings in both Berwick and Falmouth to discuss the importance of increasing local food in schools. Contact Shelly at 902-774-0528 or shelly@agri-futures.ns.ca for more information. Grow Nova Scotia – Berwick Meeting Info Grow Nova Scotia – Falmouth Meeting Info

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K.B. Kinsman & Son Farm Limited- the Kinsmans

K.B. Kinsman & Son Farm Limited is owned by Keith, Michael and Diane Kinsman. The Kinsman’s have been producing beef for 40 years. They started out with a few head, growing more each year and are currently housing about 400 head in their feedlot, at 1774 Hwy 358 in Port Williams, NS. They farm approximately 400 acres, growing their own feed to supply the feedlot. […]

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What’s That Light Article

Mike McMorris, AgSights, released an article he wrote which focuses on the 2018 Maritime Beef Conference and the beef industry. Click here to read the PDF article; What’s That Light Spring 2018  

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