MP Sean Fraser Visits Six Maples Farm

Thank you to MP Sean Fraser for visiting Six Maples Farm and discussing with Danny and Alicia King the importance of the beef industry, as well as their farm’s environmental stewardship efforts!

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Stockyard offers regional market opportunities for Atlantic producers

Atlantic Stockyards Limited was highlighted in Canadian Cattlemen, in an article discussing “one of the few remaining livestock markets in the region”. “It’s a great opportunity for local farmers to bring livestock here to be sold as opposed to a drover coming door-to-door because they don’t have to pay trucking and take the risk of shipping cattle to Ontario or Quebec,” owner Scott Dixon says. The article […]

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COVID-19 Financial support for farmers and food processors

An all-inclusive information portal is available to help farmers, food processors and agri-food businesses find information on new and existing programs and financial resources to address hardships that many are experiencing during the COVID-19 pandemic. These initiatives help to: Maintain workforces, Keep facilities safe, Provide access to capital, Manage processing slowdowns and surpluses, and Ensure Canadians continue to have access to a stable food supply […]

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Transportation Regulation Manifests and Training

The NSCP have resources available for producers regarding the transportation regulation amendments earlier this year. CFIA resources can be found within the Animal Health section of our website, as well as a fillable livestock manifest. Beginning September 1, 2020, manifest books will be available at our office for a fee of $10.00 each, for 50 triplicate copies. If you would like customized books made, please […]

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Emergency Forage Planning for When Hay is Tight

Realizing that unfortunately for many, hay supplies will likely be tight in the coming winter months, Real Agriculture have compiled a list of options either through management, planting, or feeding, to help keep animals cared for in the months ahead. Their full list of suggestions, such as culling mercilessly, fertilizing what you have, grazing crop residue and testing your feed can be found on their […]

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Maritime AgCast

Maritime producers will soon be able to catch local, regional and national guests discussing topics within the industry when the Agri-Commodity Management Association (ACMA) launches Maritime AgCast September 8, 2020! Brad McCallum will be chatting with various guests regarding important livestock topics, as well as keeping you updated on current markets and upcoming industry events. This podcast will air episodes bi-weekly, ranging in topic from disease management, […]

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Serious Animal Disease Emergencies Awareness Webinar

You are invited to a Serious Animal Disease Emergencies Awareness Webinar. Please register in advance. You will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting once registered. Atlantic Registration Link

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