Do you know your responsibilities under the Occupational Health and Safety Act? Do you have communication barriers with your seasonal agricultural workers? Are you looking to understand the internal responsibility system? Would you benefit from strategies for communications with seasonal agricultural workers? Farm Safety Nova Scotia and the Nova Scotia Federation of Agriculture are hosting a one-day workshop, Safety Starts with Communication, March 11, 2014 […]
On Saturday February 22, 2014 the Nova Scotia Cattle producers held their 9th Annual General Meeting at the Best Western Glengarry in Truro, NS. At the meeting Boyd Crouse, from Zone 6 was elected to the board as a member at large. Boyd joins Ralph Thompson (Zone 3) and Vlad Mudra (Zone 1) as new members of the board. Zone 1 and Treasurer (2015) – Vlad Mudra Zone […]
The NSCP Annual General Meeting will be held on Saturday February 22, 2014 at the Best Western Glengarry in Truro starting at 10:00 am. Registration opens at 9:00am and will cost $10 to help cover the cost of lunch. 2014 NSCP AGM Agenda [PDF] Notice is given on the following proposed regulation change Introduction of a one time $100 fee to license livestock dealers in Nova […]
Managing Beef for Increased Production and Profit 2014 NB Spring Beef Conference ~ Friday, March 28 and Saturday, March 29, 2014 ~ Crowne Plaza Moncton 1005 Main Street, Moncton, NB REGISTRATION FEE is $40.00 (includes HST) per person. This includes all sessions, social evening, trade show, and the Saturday beef buffet at noon. ACCOMMODATIONS: A block of rooms is booked at the Crown Plaza for Friday […]
Due to severe weather on January 22nd, meetings in Zones 5 and 6 have been rescheduled for Wednesday January 29, 2014. Please see details below. Annual Zone Meetings have been booked as described below. There will be an election in Zone 6 (Wayne MacKay), a Member-at-Large (Terry Prescott). Members are reminded that they can attend any of the Zone Meetings but will only be able […]
Dr. Yuri Montanholi, Dalhousie University Faculty of Agriculture, Beef Research Chair discusses his research on biological predictors for feed efficiency at the 2013 Beef Innovations Conference in Alberta. Please click here for the link to Dr. Montanholi’s Video Presentation [new window]
COLPITTS, ROBERT “BOB” MERLE – With great sadness the family of Robert “Bob” Merle Colpitts of Fredericton, NB, beloved husband of Eva (Cranton) Colpitts, announces his passing on Sunday, January 12, 2014 at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital, Fredericton, NB. Born on May 2, 1933 at Colpitts Settlement, Albert County, NB, he was the son of the late Leigh and Annie (Fenton) Colpitts. Bob […]
Mark Your Calendars!! The NSCP Annual General Meeting will be held on Saturday February 22, 2014 at the Best Western Glengarry in Truro starting at 10:00 am. Annual Zone Meetings have been booked as described below. This year is an election year in Zone 3 (Marilyn Carter) and Zone 6 (Wayne MacKay), a Member-at-Large (Terry Prescott). Zone 1 will also have a by-election. Members are […]