Ottawa, July 9, 2013 – On Monday July 8, a legal challenge was filed with the U.S. District Court of the District of Columbia by members of the U.S. and Canadian meat industry to stay USDA’s Mandatory Country of Origin Labelling (COOL) rule. The Canadian Pork Council (CPC) and the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) are co-plaintiffs in this action. Plaintiffs believe that a legislative change […]
As of July 2, 2013 all programs included under the Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture’s Homegrown Success program suite have been closed to further applications. This includes: Environment (BMPs, Soil Amendments), Business Development, Genetic Enhancement and Quality Assurance (Food Safety, Traceability and Biosecurity. In a statement by the NSDA, they said applications will not be accepted after July 2, 2013 and that some of the […]
At the NSCP Annual General Meeting on February 23, members approved an amendment to Section 6 of the Nova Scotia Cattle Producers Regulations to increase levy from $2.00 to $3.00. This change has been approved by the Nova Scotia Cattle Producers and the Natural Products Marketing Council. Please note this change is effective July 1, 2013. If you have any questions please feel free to […]
Atlantic Stockyards have announced dates for the 2013 Fall Feeder Sales. Sales will start at 10:00am on the following dates: Saturday September 14 Saturday October 19 Saturday November 16 Saturday December 7 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 […]
From the Chronicle Herald June 21, 2013 Complete Article– new window NEW ROSS — Bub the bull, snorting, groaning and shaking his horned head, comes running at the sound of his master shaking a bag of bread. Loran Adams gives the 454-kilogram red bull a pat on the nose after the bovine downs a slice of bread in one gulp, but the animal seems a little […]
Dalhousie University is a leading, research-intensive Canadian university offering a wealth of programs through diverse faculties. With campuses located in Halifax and Truro, Nova Scotia, as well as a Medical School site in Saint John, New Brunswick, Dalhousie has more than 6,000 faculty and staff who make up the university’s energetic academic community. Dalhousie is proud to be named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers […]
Thursday, June 20, 2013 7:30 p.m. Alumni Theatre Dalhousie University Agricultural Campus Truro, Nova Scotia Speaking from a global perspective, Ellen will challenge the audience with the question of what is possible for Atlantic Canada when we change what we eat and how we produce our food. Ellen Gustafson (http://www.ellengustafson.com/) is a sustainable food system activist, author, innovator and social entrepreneur. She is the Co-Founder […]
Mitchell Chapman is currently seeking employment on a beef, sheep or dairy farm. He has many years experience on various beef farms in Cumberland County, he also has experience plumbing and has an excavator certification. If you are in Cumberland, Colchester, Pictou or East Hants and looking for labor, please call Mitchell at 902-297-2474
On June 19 – 21, 2013 key players from the Atlantic region will gather together on the Dalhousie Agricultural Campus to explore the ways that our agricultural and food systems can be re-invented to improve the health of Atlantic Canadians. Cultivating Agriculture, Food and Health will challenge participants to identify actions to better link agriculture, food and health, with a focus on improving outcomes for […]
Program Announcement Growing Forward 2/ Homegrown Success Program will open for application on Monday, June 3rd. Growing Forward 2 is the next 5 year commitment by the federal, provincial and territorial governments to ensure productivity and profitability for Canada’s agricultural sector. With a focus on innovation, competitiveness, and market development. To read the provincial press release from today’s announcement, visit: http://novascotia.ca/news/release/?id=20130529001 There will be information sessions […]