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NS Federation of Agriculture

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Serving Nova Scotia farmers since 1895.

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Our Executive Director Carolyn Van Den Heuvel recently wrote an editorial emphasizing the importance of collaboration and the value of local marketing initiatives in supporting local food systems. Read the full article here: nsfa-fane.ca/putting-politi…

Our Executive Director Carolyn Van Den Heuvel recently wrote an editorial emphasizing the importance of collaboration and the value of local marketing initiatives in supporting local food systems. 

Read the full article here: nsfa-fane.ca/putting-politi…
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Please note that the NSFA office is closed for Natal Day on Monday, August 5th. Our team will be back to our regular office hours on Tuesday morning at 8:30am.

Please note that the NSFA office is closed for Natal Day on Monday, August 5th. Our team will be back to our regular office hours on Tuesday morning at 8:30am.
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We're hiring! The NSFA is reopening applications for the position of Program Manager for a Parental Leave Contract of 12 months. You can explore the full job posting at nsfa-fane.ca/careers 📆 The application deadline is August 21st, 2024.

We're hiring! The NSFA is reopening applications for the position of Program Manager for a Parental Leave Contract of 12 months. You can explore the full job posting at nsfa-fane.ca/careers

📆 The application deadline is August 21st, 2024.
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Last week, our #AGLivingLab team joined Perennia's pasture walk, which had a great turnout and featured a Living Lab - Nova Scotia land swap site! 🌾roducers shared details on their land swap, fencing, and seed mixes. Thanks for a great event! 🌱AAFC Canada

Last week, our #AGLivingLab team joined <a href="/NSPerennia/">Perennia</a>'s pasture walk, which had a great turnout and featured a Living Lab - Nova Scotia land swap site! 🌾roducers shared details on their land swap, fencing, and seed mixes. Thanks for a great event! 🌱<a href="/AAFC_Canada/">AAFC Canada</a>
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This week our team attended the 10th Annual Atlantic Forage Field Day at the AAFC Nappan research farm! 🌱 Dr. Paul Manning discussed dung beetle research in the #AgLivingLab project, while Perennia's Caitlin McCavour presented on soil science from a soil pit. AAFC Canada

This week our team attended the 10th Annual Atlantic Forage Field Day at the AAFC Nappan research farm! 🌱

Dr. Paul Manning discussed dung beetle research in the #AgLivingLab project, while Perennia's Caitlin McCavour presented on soil science from a soil pit. <a href="/AAFC_Canada/">AAFC Canada</a>
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This week we are highlighting our #AgLivingLab project land swap producer Richard Melvin.🌾 Join us every Sunday to meet more of our dedicated site producers! Stay tuned! AAFC Canada

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Our 1st Vice President, Alicia King with this year's Outstanding Young Farmer for the Atlantic Region, Geena Luckett of Luckett Vineyards!

Our 1st Vice President, Alicia King with this year's Outstanding Young Farmer for the Atlantic Region, Geena Luckett of Luckett Vineyards!
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Meet Angus Ells, one of our #AgLivingLab cover crop producers! Learn more about the cover crop project and why Angus is focused on embedding nitrogen in the soil at nsfa-fane.ca/livinglabs! AAFC Canada

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They're not just taking over farms... they're taking over social media! 🚜 Check out the #socialmediatakeovers of young farmers in Nova Scotia on our Nova Scotia Young Farmers accounts to see life on the farm from their perspective!

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Meet Steve Ells, our #AgLivingLab producer highlight of the week! Check out how Steve is testing best management practices by incorporating cover cropping into his vineyards to increase soil health. AAFC Canada

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Save the date for a joint webinar between NSFA and our Corporate Investor, The Smart Energy Company™! Their team will discuss the myths and facts about solar in the Maritimes and simplify the new federal incentives related to renewable energy. Stay tuned for registration opening soon!

Save the date for a joint webinar between NSFA and our Corporate Investor, <a href="/smartenergyco/">The Smart Energy Company™</a>! Their team will discuss the myths and facts about solar in the Maritimes and simplify the new federal incentives related to renewable energy. 

Stay tuned for registration opening soon!
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Please note that the NSFA office is closed for Labour Day on Monday, September 2nd. Our team will be back to our regular office hours on Tuesday morning at 8:30am. Have a great weekend!

Please note that the NSFA office is closed for Labour Day on Monday, September 2nd. Our team will be back to our regular office hours on Tuesday morning at 8:30am. Have a great weekend!
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Angus Ells shares insights on repairing watercourses through farms on this week's producer highlight! 💧🌾 Riparian zones provide tree cover and protect biodiversity in and around watercourses. Learn more at nsfa-fane.ca/livinglabs/ #AgLivingLab AAFC Canada

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We are currently accepting proposals for the “Review of the 2020 National Building Code” until Sept 16 at 1:00pm (Atlantic). Find details on the scope of work and how to apply at nsfa-fane.ca/rfp

We are currently accepting proposals for the “Review of the 2020 National Building Code” until Sept 16 at 1:00pm (Atlantic). 

Find details on the scope of work and how to apply at nsfa-fane.ca/rfp
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Meet Jeff Orr, our final #AgLivingLab producer highlight of the week! Jeff is optimistic that the shelterbelt will develop into a strong windbreak over time, helping to boost crop yields. Learn more about our shelterbelts research at nsfa-fane.ca/livinglabs! 🌱AAFC Canada

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NSFA arranges free online winter courses for farmers, covering topics like communications, finances, leadership, marketing, and more. 💻🌱 Help us pick the best courses for you at the link below by Oct 15th! 🔗 View courses & share your interest at: tinyurl.com/5n6c3anw

NSFA arranges free online winter courses for farmers, covering topics like communications, finances, leadership, marketing, and more. 💻🌱 Help us pick the best courses for you at the link below by Oct 15th!

🔗 View courses &amp; share your interest at: tinyurl.com/5n6c3anw
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Open Farm Day is just around the corner and AAFC Canada is supporting this year's event! #GCAggie, John Duynisveld from the Nappan Research Farm in #NS is helping #CdnAg farmers reduce methane emissions with seaweed. Learn more: agriculture.canada.ca/en/science/sto…

Open Farm Day is just around the corner and <a href="/AAFC_Canada/">AAFC Canada</a> is supporting this year's event! 

#GCAggie, John Duynisveld from the Nappan Research Farm in #NS is helping #CdnAg farmers reduce methane emissions with seaweed. Learn more: agriculture.canada.ca/en/science/sto…
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Registration is now open for our upcoming webinar with our Corporate Investor, The Smart Energy Company™! As a token of appreciation, all webinar attendees will be entered into a draw to win a solar feasibility study for your farm. ☀️🚜 Register today at tinyurl.com/5n8eyz2u!

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This week, our 1st Vice President, Alicia King and the Honourable Greg Morrow, Minister of Agriculture joined farm owner Jack Thomson and his son Shamus at West River Farms. Jack shared why their farm has taken part in Open Farm Day since the very beginning. Stay tuned!

This week, our 1st Vice President, Alicia King and the Honourable Greg Morrow, Minister of Agriculture joined farm owner Jack Thomson and his son Shamus at West River Farms. 

Jack shared why their farm has taken part in Open Farm Day since the very beginning. Stay tuned!
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Connecting with consumers helps to ensure that their thoughts about farming, are as up-to-date as the technology we are using in agriculture today! 🚜 Check out our tour this week with farm owner Jack Thomson and his son Shamus at West River Farms: youtu.be/Soak4eEtJBY