The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is launching a 45-day consultation period from September 30, 2020, to November 15, 2020, to seek feedback and to inform upcoming changes to the Feeds Regulations. If you wish to participate in this consultation, please send your feedback by November 15, 2020.
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The Animal Health Emergency Management (AHEM) Project webinar introduces the structure governments use to manage a response to emergency events including a serious animal disease, including an overview of the Incident Command System (ICS). Details and registration information available on the AHEM website.
Dr. Egan Brockhoff, Prairie Swine Health Services, recently was focused on Real Agriculture speaking about African Swine Fever, feral hogs and smuggled meat. Check out the recording here.
B.C. Pork has published a new resource for pasture-pig farmers with small herds, to help guide their production and provide advice on animal health. Small Lot Pork Producer Management & Production was published June 1, 2020. For the Nova Scotia version of this, please see the Intro to Small Scale Pig Production resource created by […]
Maritime producers will soon be able to catch local, regional and national guests discussing topics within the industry when the Agri-Commodity Management Association (ACMA) launches Maritime AgCast September 8, 2020! Brad McCallum will be chatting with various guests regarding important livestock topics, as well as keeping you updated on current markets and upcoming industry events. This podcast […]
You are invited to a Serious Animal Disease Emergencies Awareness Webinar. Please register in advance. You will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting once registered. Atlantic Registration Link
In February 2016, the Prime Minister announced a new process for Governor in Council appointments. This new process is intended to be open, transparent, merit-based, and focused on identifying high-quality candidates who demonstrate Canada’s diversity. This process will be used to select new directors to serve on Farm Credit Canada’s (FCC) Board of Directors. The […]
Registration is now open for the 20th annual Open Farm Day on September 20, 2020! Due to public health recommendations and the ongoing risk of COVID-19, Open Farm Day will be a virtual only event this year! Registration closes July 31, 2020. To register please visit the NSFA Public Trust webpage.
The Nova Scotia Federation of Agriculture (NSFA) through Meet Your Farmer, is excited to announce a new initiative called “Your Farmers, Your Nova Scotia” that works to build a stronger connection between farmers and the people living in their communities. “Your Farmers, Your Nova Scotia, was created in an effort to connect Nova Scotians not […]
Pork Nova Scotia have decided to delay our Annual General Meeting due to the COVID-19 pandemic, however, will still provide the annual report to producers by April 24, 2020. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the office. Stay safe, Pork Nova Scotia Board