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, […]
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 […]
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 • […]
How much would you save if each of your cows ate 10 pounds of feed less per day but gained the same? The exact value would change, but the cost savings would be significant no matter where you farm. But is there a way to not just identify more efficient animals, but also breed the trait into the herd? Yes — the trait is called […]
Remember last year… Bridging the Gap 2012 brought together farmers from different generations, specifically, those who were ready to turn their businesses over to entering farmers, whether it is family succession or outside buyers. It was a great success full of lots of information, things to think about and challenges identified with farm succession. One thing I remember from last year is Farm Succession begins […]
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The 8th Annual General Meeting of the Nova Scotia Cattle Producers will be held on Saturday February 23, 2013 at the Best Western Glengarry in Truro. Registration will open it at 9:30 am and the meeting will get underway at 10:00 am. A $10 registration fee will be collected to help cover the cost of the meeting. Join us for important updates on the Nova […]
The annual Zone Meetings of the Nova Scotia Cattle Producers continue this week. Please note the location change for Wednesday night’s Zone 1 meeting. Zone 3- Monday January 28, 2013 starting at 7:00 pm at the Amherst Wandlyn Zone 2- Tuesday January 29, 2013 starting at 7:00 pm at the New Glasgow Museum of Industry Zone 1- Wednesday January 30, 2013 starting at 1:00 pm at […]
From Atlantic Farm Focus: An agriculture sector under pressure and a dwindling supply of local livestock for production has lead O.H. Armstrong Limited in Kingston (Nova Scotia) to discontinue it slaughter operations. The decision means 14 employees who work on the company’s kill floor will lose their jobs on Jan. 25. Those affected are a combination of skilled meat cutters and unskilled labour. Armstrong general […]
The Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) and the National Farm Animal Care Council (NFACC) are pleased to announce the launch of the public comment period on the draft Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Beef Cattle. The draft Code can be viewed at nfacc.ca/codes-of-practice/beef-cattle until March 8, 2013. Comments must be submitted through the online system at nfacc.ca/codes-of-practice/beef-cattle and easy to follow instructions […]