Grass Roots Up Annual Meeting April 25, 2013

We are happy to extend the invitation to all current members of Grass Roots Up Co-operative Ltd. as well as interested individuals. Our AGM will be hosted at the Sunrise Merchantile, Tatamagouche, NS Doors open at 7pm and the meeting will begin at 7:30pm Agenda: Welcome all New Members Q & A Update on GRUp’s Progress Nominations and Elections of Directors Sister/Brother Co-ops We hope […]

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Temporary Office Relocation

As you may have heard the offices of NSFA, EFP, ACMA , Agri-Futures and NSIA have been temporarily relocated due to work being done at the Annapolis Building. We have now officially relocated to 173 INNOVATION DRIVE, which is the new Innovation Building in Perennia Park.  This is a change from the original plan of moving to the Admin Building. Please continue to call our […]

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Test Station Sales Results

Please see below for sale summaries from the 40th Annual Maritime Beef Test Station Breeding Stock Sale which was held on April 6, 2013 at the Test Station in Nappan. Sale prices by lot number: MBTS 2013 Sale Results [PDF] Sale summary by breed: MBTS 2013 Sale Summary [PDF] Historical sale summary: MBTS Historical Sale Summary 2007 to 2013 [PDF]

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Beef Energy Efficiency Programs

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 […]

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Are you looking for new herd genetics?

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 […]

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Longtime NSCP Office Manager Ruth Kaiser Passes

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 […]

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NS Young Farmers Annual Meeting April 13, 2013

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 […]

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Charlie MacKenzie Receives Diamond Jubilee Medal

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, […]

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Bridging the Gap 2- March 26 & 27

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 […]

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NS Beef Advantage: Grass-fed to Finish Conference

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 • […]

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