By: Philip Moscovitch. FCC The Nova Scotia government is hoping the province’s beef producers will be able to sell their products under a certified grass-fed beef label. They are currently conducting research on forage-raised beef, and are looking to get approval from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency for a grass-fed protocol by early 2014. According to provincial agriculture minister John MacDonnell, Nova Scotia’s beef producers […]
From the Enfield Weekly Press EAST HANTS: With the recent E. coli Virus scare at the XL Meats food plant, local shoppers have been turning their attention to more home-grown products. Moxom Meats, and Withrow Meats – two local farming and meat supply companies, have since been working non-stop to keep up with the demand for their local product. “The one thing with us, is […]
MAKING THE MOST OF TODAY’S WIRELESS DEVICES WITH PETER GREDIG AND FCC. Speaker Peter Gredig will help us understand the potential of smartphones in our wireless world. You’ll get insight into social media, apps beyond email, markets and weather, and the language of wireless communications. know what to look for in selecting a service provider learn how wireless can help in your day-to-day activities discover functionality you might […]
Are You Ready to Innovate? Learn how to grow your agri-business conference In early December, Perennia will be hosting the Growth Through Innovation Conference at the Perennia Innovation Centre, Bible Hill, Nova Scotia. The focus of the event is to share how others have innovated in any number of areas (for example, product development, marketing, packaging, human resources) and to be the kick start of […]
Wallboard and Wood Fiber Alternative Dairy Bedding Tour Using waste wallboard/wood fiber as a bedding material can be an economic bedding alternative for livestock bedding. The Resource Recovery Fund Board has provided funding to evaluate this alternative bedding to compare with sawdust/shaving bedding in two dairy barns. Analysis includes mastitis-causing bacteria testing on teats and in bedding material, potential contaminants, agricultural value, cow comfort (lay […]
Join Perennia livestock and field crop specialists for a barn walk to discuss forage quality of carrying beef cattle through the winter months. It will start at 10 AM and end around lunch time. Forage Quality and Carrying Beef Cattle Through the Winter November 10th from 10 AM to Noonish Jason Tilley’s Farm Barren Road, Higginsville, Middle Musquodoboit Barn Walk Flyer [PDF]
Notice of the 2012 Annual General Meeting Where: Nappan Pavilion Date: Saturday November 17, 2012 Time: 10:30 am Join us for our annual general meeting being held at the Nappan Pavilion on Saturday November 17, 2012 starting at 10:30 am. This will be an excellent opportunity for all members to receive an update Test Station activities as well as have valuable input into future activities. […]
This is a reminder that there will be a Feeder Sale on Saturday November 10, 2012 at Atlantic Stockyards; sale time is 10:00 am. Notes: Vaccinated cattle will be uniquely identified, all cattle will be sold by order of arrival. Vaccinated cattle must be accompanied by a vaccination declaration. Producers are encouraged to pre register all feeder cattle as early as possible – ASL will […]
Cornell university Cooperative Extension Presents The 5th Annual: The Winter Green-Up Grass-Fed Grazing Conference Friday and Saturday January 25-26 at the Century House in Latham, New York Topics include: Custom grazing, low cost frost free watering, animal and human health, grass-fed beef and dairy, as well as pasture lambing Conference Brochure [PDF]
Perennia and the Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture will host Dr. E. Ann Clark on November 20, 2012. Dr. Clark is a retired professor from the University of Guelph and will deliver a presentation titled : “Grass finishing Beef: Tricks of the Trade, ” this will focus science and practice of finishing beef on grass. Registration is free! For more information, please see the event flyer below. […]