This is notice that there will be a meeting for dealers and drovers on Thursday December 5, 2013 starting at 11:30am in Room #6 of the Administration Building at Perennia Park. This meeting will be to provide updates from the May meeting as well as discuss licensing requirements in Nova Scotia. Refreshments will be served. Directions to Perennia Park (new window)
After listening to ideas from both commercial and purebred breeders, the Board of Directors of the Maritime Beef Testing Society has made the decision to offer a consignment Heifer Sale at the annual spring Bull Sale On April 5, 2014. At the September board meeting the decision was made to not offer the heifer test as it has been conducted in the past. Feed back […]
On Friday October 4th, more than 20 producers participated in the second annual NSCP Fall Field Day. The day was designed to focus on various approaches to cattle handling, vaccination programs as well as exploring options for feeder calf markets. The NSCP would like to thank our hosts for opening their farm to visitors as well as sharing their knowledge and expertise. Participants included: Ian […]
Minimize Taxes and Maximize Purchasing Power In this session, chartered accountant Lance Stockbrugger will walk you through the “buy or lease” question, which can be both intimidating and confusing, and help you make the best decision for your operation. You’ll also get money-saving tax tips and explore the benefits of incorporating your business or establishing a partnership. Formerly presented as When to Lease, When to […]
Important Update The third stop of tomorrow’s Field Day will be at Eric Millen’s in Great Village. If you have any questions, please call 893-7455.
Join the Nova Scotia Cattle Producers, Perennia your fellow producers to discuss safe animal handling and benefits of vaccinated cattle during our annual fall field day. This will be a great opportunity to network with fellow producers. Round trip bus transportation will be provided from the Annapolis Valley to each of the farms. The bus will pick up passengers at the following times and locations: […]
The NSFA has invited the current Agriculture Minister and Agriculture critics to join them for an Agriculture Election Forum on Wednesday, September 25th. They have invited them to address their party platform as it relates to the future of agriculture in Nova Scotia. They are working on a series of questions and other material. Please save the date and join us on Wednesday September 25th […]
Atlantic Stockyards Limited – Feeder Sale Results – September 14, 2013 All classes of cattle sold very strongly at the first fall feeder sale. Strong buyer demand for vaccinated yearlings. 110 head of cattle (16% of the sale volume) sold for over $150/lb. Next feeder sale October 19, watch www.atlanticstockyards.com or call 902 893 9603 for fall dates Top Single >500lbs – Char steer weighing […]