Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation is an independent, not-for-profit organization responsible for helping Nova Scotians reduce their energy consumption and improve their energy efficiency at home and at work. Efficiency NS offers financial incentives, technical assistance and financing to make energy efficient improvements easy and affordable for your business. We offer a range of solutions from low cost upgrades to $500,000 incentives for large projects. Energy […]
We try to encourage and educate new producers of commercial calves in genetics and herd health in order to help them meet market demands and to get the most for their calves. For sale-Purebred red angus and purebred gelbvieh cattle for sale.Cows have purebred calves or F1 cross calves,also F1 cross cows of the 2 two breeds with charolais cross calves.Fall calving cows are also […]
On the 5th day of March, 2013, Ruth Jannette Kaiser went home to be with her Lord. Ruth passed away in the Toronto General Hospital, Toronto ON, after 15 months awaiting a double lung transplant. Born in New Glasgow, she was a daughter of Hazel (Archibald) Gunn, Antigonish (formerly Denver) and the late Stewart Gunn. Ruth was employed with the Federation of Agriculture for 28 […]
The Nova Scotia Young Farmers will be holding their Annual General Meeting on Saturday April 13, 2013 at Lisa’s Café in Windsor. The theme of this year’s meeting is ‘Sowing the Seeds for Success.’ The Meeting will get underway at 9:30am and will feature Danny Dill from Dill’s Atlantic Giant Pumpkin Seeds as well as Shelly MacInnis from Cavendish Agri-Services. Farm tours in the afternoon […]
Photo: Charlie MacKenzie, Darlene Sanford, Henry Knight, Robert Acton On Thursday, February 14, 2013 more than fifty people gathered to celebrate the presentation of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal to four well deserving Maritime beef producers. Recipients were commended for their invaluable contributions to the Beef Industry. They include Darlene Sanford, from Mont Carmel, PEI; Henry Knight from Lower Jemseg, NB; Robert Acton, from Cookville, […]
Join Elaine Froese, Family Farm Succession Coach and Cedric MacLeod, Business Planning Expert to discuss Different isn’t wrong, it’s just different- what each generation needs for succession success So, strategic planning…where do I start? How do I stay awake? Date: March 26 & 27th, 2013 Location: Debert Hospitality Centre Registration Fee: $100 — includes all meals and over-night accommodations ($50 for subsequent registrations from the same farm) Register online […]
The Nova Scotia Advantage grass-fed to finish conference March 26-27, 2013 Holiday Inn, Truro, Nova Scotia The Nova Scotia Beef Advantage Conference Flyer [PDF] Registration $25 for Nova Scotia producers $75 for other registrants REGISTRATION DEADLINE: March 15, 2013 Speakers include: • Dr. Ron Gill – professor and livestock specialist from Texas A&M University • Ira Mandell – professor and animal scientist from the University of Guelph • […]
How much would you save if each of your cows ate 10 pounds of feed less per day but gained the same? The exact value would change, but the cost savings would be significant no matter where you farm. But is there a way to not just identify more efficient animals, but also breed the trait into the herd? Yes — the trait is called […]
Remember last year… Bridging the Gap 2012 brought together farmers from different generations, specifically, those who were ready to turn their businesses over to entering farmers, whether it is family succession or outside buyers. It was a great success full of lots of information, things to think about and challenges identified with farm succession. One thing I remember from last year is Farm Succession begins […]
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