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.
Our Canadian farmers & food supply chain need support to mitigate the massive disruptions from COVID-19, to continue to provide all Canadians with a wide variety of affordable, nutritious food. Visit Support Canadian Food to send a message of support to your MP today!
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 […]
Perennia Food and Agriculture Inc. is pleased to be delivering the Emergency Processing Fund: Atlantic Canada for Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada for the Agriculture Processing Sector. The Emergency Processing Fund aims to incent strategic investments to maintain and increase domestic food production and processing critical to domestic food security and the domestic food supply chain […]
This program is designed to help Nova Scotia’s agriculture industry mitigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the industry’s competitiveness, productivity and profitability. There are four streams for funding under the COVID-19 Response and Mitigation Program. The funding doesn’t need to be repaid: Stream 1: COVID-19 Mitigation and Adaptation for Health Protocol: Applicants are […]
As of May 27th, Perennia’s Agriculture Specialists have begun limited restart scenarios for on-farm visits. Please see the below PDF for additional information. Perennia COVID-19 Adaptations