NS Federation of Agriculture
@nsfa
Serving Nova Scotia farmers since 1895.
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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 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
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
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!
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
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!
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
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
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…
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!