In February 2016, the Prime Minister announced a new process for Governor in Council appointments. This new process is intended to be open, transparent, merit-based, and focused on identifying high-quality candidates who demonstrate Canada’s diversity. This process will be used to select new directors to serve on Farm Credit Canada’s (FCC) Board of Directors. The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau recognizes the importance of having strong leaders […]
Registration is now open for the 20th annual Open Farm Day on September 20, 2020! Due to public health recommendations and the ongoing risk of COVID-19, Open Farm Day will be a virtual only event this year! Registration closes July 31, 2020. To register please visit the NSFA Public Trust webpage.
Please see the below document for the new horn policy Atlantic Beef Products Inc. has adopted. Atlantic Beef Products Inc. Horn Policy – May 2020
Our Canadian farmers & food supply chain need support to mitigate the massive disruptions from COVID-19, to continue to provide all Canadians with a wide variety of affordable, nutritious food. Visit Support Canadian Food to send a letter of support to your MP today!
The Nova Scotia Federation of Agriculture (NSFA) through Meet Your Farmer, is excited to announce a new initiative called “Your Farmers, Your Nova Scotia” that works to build a stronger connection between farmers and the people living in their communities. “Your Farmers, Your Nova Scotia, was created in an effort to connect Nova Scotians not only with the food on their plates, but how it […]
There will be a drop–by at Lynn’s home on Friday, June 26 from 3-6 pm for anyone who would like to say hello to her family, as there was no public wake for Jim. Their address is 9011 Moose River Road. There was a family funeral yesterday for Jim at their plot in Halifax. This will be an outdoor event in compliance with COVID-19 requirements.
Atlantic Beef Products Inc. recognized K. B. Kinsman & Son Farm Ltd. of Port Williams, NS as their Nova Scotia Beef Producer of the Year! Congratulations are extended to Keith, Diane and Mike Kinsman, who were the NSCP Producer of the Year recipient for 2018. Click here for an updated K. B. Kinsman & Son Farm Ltd. bio
We wish to extend condolences to the family of William James “Jimmie” Sutherland on behalf of the Nova Scotia Cattle Producers Board. Jimmie Sutherland Obituary
Perennia Food and Agriculture Inc. is pleased to be delivering the Emergency Processing Fund: Atlantic Canada for Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada for the Agriculture Processing Sector. The Emergency Processing Fund aims to incent strategic investments to maintain and increase domestic food production and processing critical to domestic food security and the domestic food supply chain during the COVID-19 pandemic. For Atlantic Canadian agriculture processing companies, […]
The Chronicle Herald Aaron Beswick June 12, 2020 Dan Thompson idled down in the valley, allowing his transmission to cool before ascending the winding dirt path through old hardwoods with cattle trailer in tow. Up on the plateau Cate Davis was making a final check on the electric fence with the voltage meter to ensure there was continuity of current over the kilometres of wire […]