2018 NS Elite Beef Expo Judge

The beef judge for the 2018 NS Elite Beef Expo has been confirmed to be: Jamie O’Shea, from Denfield, Ontario.

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2018 Agricultural Excellence Conference

Want to win an all-expense paid trip to the 2018 Agricultural Excellence Conference in Winnipeg, November 26-28? In a 1-minute video, Farm Management Canada is asking Canadian young farmers to answer the question: If you could tell a consumer one thing, what would it be? Winners will be selected based on the following criteria: Quality and creativity of the video submitted Logic and coherent flow […]

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Producers Share Ideas for Developing Safe and Relatively Economic Pastures With Greater Longevity

While the old nursery rhyme says Mary the contrary used several odd techniques to get her garden to grow, Canadian beef producers are relying more on new forage varieties, new forage blends and new management approaches to not only produce more grass, but also help to extend the grazing season. Producers are looking for different things from forages — that includes varieties that come into […]

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2018 Forage Field Day

The 2018 Forage Field Day Agenda is now available! This event will be held August 8th at the AAFC Nappan Research Station. Producers from all livestock sectors are invited to attend the field day. This year will feature a number of speakers and demonstrations related to forage production in dairy, sheep and beef sectors. To RSVP for lunch, please contact Ellen Crane with the Maritime […]

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NSYFF Summer Tour & BBQ

Nova Scotia Young Farmers (NSYFF) are having a Summer Tour & BBQ July 21st from 10am-4pm. Please register with Krista at 902-893-2293 or nsyoungfarmers@gmail.com. Additional information can be found at: http://nsyff.ca

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Premises Identification

Reminder: CFIA is soon changing animal movement regulations, with a Premise Identification (PID) soon being required. For more information or for an application, please visit: https://www.novascotia.ca/agri/pid For questions, please contact:  Daniel Muir, Traceability Coordinator Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture 902-890-9840 or Daniel.Muir@novascotia.ca

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Canadian Agricultural Partnership Opening July 3, 2018

The Programs and Business Risk Management (PBRM) division of the Department of Agriculture announced yesterday that CAP will be reopening for applications July 3, 2018. For additional information, please visit: https://novascotia.ca/programs

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Premises Identification

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is currently in the process of changing animal movement regulations, therefore a Premise Identification (PID) will be required in the future. For more information, or to complete an online application, please visit: https://www.novascotia.ca/agri/pid If you have questions, please contact:  Daniel Muir, Traceability Coordinator Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture 902-890-9840 or Daniel.Muir@novascotia.ca

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NSCP Farm Tour

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2018 CBIC Early Bird Deadline – Extended

Thinking you missed out on the early bird deadline for the 2018 Canadian Beef Industry Conference (CBIC)? No need to worry – it has been extended to June 30th! You can get the full conference experience for $450 + HST. Clicking the below photo will take you to the registration link:

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