Nova Scotia Institute of Agrologists

NSIA Pizza, Pint & Policy (Wolfville)
2020-02-18 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Halifax)

NSIA Pizza, Pint & Policy (Truro) - DATE CHANGE
2020-01-30 17:00 - 19:00

NSIA P.Ag - Student Social
2020-01-21 17:00 - 19:00
NSIA is asking for P.Ag volunteers to come to Dal AC Riverview Room from 5-7pm January 21, 2020 and discuss with students their backgrounds and career paths.

Semi-Annual Meeting
2019-11-21 13:00 - 16:30

NSIA Fall Farm Tour
2019-10-03 08:00 - 16:00
NSIA is planning their annual Fall Tour, this year within the Valley region! This is occurring Thursday, October 3rd, 2019.
Please note: the registration deadline is September 25th, 2019. Payment must be made online by selecting the “2019 Fall Tour” option on
the home screen. If you have any dietary requirements, please email info@nsagrologists.ca or phone 902-893-7455 by the registration date.
If you wish to carpool, please meet at Perennia Innovation Park for a 8AM departure October 3rd.

2019 Island Agrology Workshop and Agenda
2019-08-18 - 2019-08-20
2019 Island Agrology Agenda

2019 Atlantic Forage Field Day
2019-08-07 09:00 - 16:00
The 2019 Atlantic Forage Field Day is co-hosted by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and the Maritime Beef Council. The focus will be on forage production and quality/quantity measuring. Forage Field Day highlights research from the AAFC scientists as well as field demonstrations and industry presentations.

August 7, 2019
9am-4pm
Nappan Research Farm (4016 NS 302, Nappan, NS, B0L 1C0)

Pre-registration is required for lunch.
Click here to register!

NSIA AGM
2019-04-24 13:00 - 21:00

NSIA SPRING TOUR
2019-04-17 09:45 - 14:30

https://www.csc-ns.ca/the-cscns-is-seeking-applicants-for-the-position-of-manager-learning-programs/?mc_cid=c8f6d530f3&mc_eid=afd289b7cb
2019-03-01 08:00 - 2019-03-31 17:00
In the month of March, volunteers from our agriculture industry will be visiting Grade 3 and 4 classrooms across the province to talk about agriculture in Nova Scotia and their own personal career journey. Canadian Agricultural Literacy Month began in Nova Scotia and is now a national initiative sponsored by Agriculture in the Classroom-Canada. It’s an important way we build public trust in our farming sector by educating students about where their food comes from, what agricultural careers look like, what agriculture in Nova Scotia looks like, and why it’s an industry they should be proud of.
If any members are interested in visiting a classroom, please contact Dawn Barrington-Hodgson at ag.education@novascotia.ca by February 28. Members who are interested in participating will receive an information package and be linked up with a school.
Thanks in advance for sharing this request with your membership,
Dawn Barrington-Hodgson

Policy, Pizza & Pint - Wolfville NS. Feb 19, 19
2019-02-19 18:00 - 21:00

The Great Health Scam
2018-11-05 19:00 - 21:00

2018 Atlantic Agrology Workshop
2018-10-17 09:00 - 16:00
NSIA is hosting the Atlantic Agrology Workshop at the AAFC Nappan Research Farm.
Theme: Climate Change.
Keynote Speaker: Carl Duivenvoorden Speaker, Writer and Sustainability Consultant.
Agenda
9:00 – 10:30AM Climate Change (Carl Duivenvoorden)
10:30 – 11:00AM Maritime Beef Growth & Expansion Strategy (Brad McCallum)
11:00 – 11:15AM Nutrition Break
11:15 – 11:45AM Cumberland Red Meat Strategy (Jonathan McClelland)
11:45 – 12:15PM Marshlands: Chignecto Isthmus (Kevin Bekkers)
12:15 – 1:00PM Lunch & Networking
1:15 – 4:00PM Tour #1 Option; AAFC Nappan Research Farm & Doug Bragg Enterprises Ltd.
1:30 – 4:00PM Tour #2 Option; Broadfork Farm & Maritime Pride Eggs
Registration Form: Atlantic Agrology Workshop 2018 Registration

SPANS 2018 Summer Social
2018-09-01 10:00 - 14:00
The Sheep Producers Association of Nova Scotia holding their annual Summer Social!
Where: Meghan Spare’s Farm: “Bazel’s Place” at 228 Avondale Road, Newport, NS B0N 2A0
This event includes:

A tour of Meghan Spare’s dairy operation.
Presentations by Dr. Gwyneth Jones, Saint Mary’s University, and Jonathan Wort, Beef & Sheep Specialist with Perennia, speaking on Antimicrobial Resistance.
And refreshments!

Be sure to bring a packed lunch and lawn chair if attending, and to register by August 30th, by calling Ashley or Paige at 902-897-6742, or by email at novascotiasheep@gmail.com.

2018 Atlantic Agrology Workshop
2018-08-31 08:00 - 17:00
Save the date!

NSIA Honours & Awards Banquet
2018-04-25 18:00 - 21:00
Cash Bar: 5:30PM
Banquet: 6:00PM
Cost: $35/person (via PayPal on our website or at the door)
PLEASE RSVP BY APRIL 18, 2018 BY CALLING KARA OR ASHLEY AT 902-895-0581 OR EMAILING info@nsagrologists.ca

NSIA Annual Meeting
2018-04-25 13:30 - 17:00
Registration: 1:00PM
Holiday Inn, Truro
Agenda:
1:30PM Shelly Juurlink, Agri-Futures
2:45PM – Nutrition Break
3:00PM-5:00PM – NSIA AGM Business
PLEASE RSVP BY APRIL 18, 2018 BY CALLING KARA OR ASHLEY AT 902-895-0581 OR EMAILING info@nsagrologists.ca

Mini Law School On the Road - Our Legal Relationship With Animals
2018-04-18 19:00 - 21:00
Professor Jodi Lazare, Schulich School of Law, will be giving a free public lecture, “exploring the ways the law governs our complicated relationships with animals and the many challenges involved in balancing our interests and theirs”.
This will be at Dalhousie Faculty of Agriculture, Cox Institute Room 024.

Pizza, Pint & Policy - Wolfville
2018-04-18 18:00 - 20:00
Paddy’s Brewpub – Wolfville
Anthony Zhaoguo, Acadia University, will be speaking on the “Chemistry of Food and Beverage”.
Please arrive at 5:45PM to order food prior to the presentation beginning. There is no cost for this event, other than the purchase of your meal/drink.
This event qualifies for PD hour requirements.
Please RSVP to Kara or Ashley at 902-895-0581 or info@nsagrologists.ca by April 16.

Supper & Learn
2018-04-10 17:00 - 19:00
Join the NSFA Council of Leaders for a “Supper & Learn” and networking opportunity session!
Agenda:
5PM-6PM – Roast Beef Supper
6PM-7PM – Presentation by Peter Nelson
Peter is the Manager of Business Development with Farm Credit Canada. His presentation is titled “Looking up and out, Horizons for Canadian Agriculture – Retail and Food Trends”.
Cost: $25 per person
Purchase tickets at: https://nsagrologists.ca through PayPal, or by cash at the door.
This event qualifies for PD hour requirements.
**Please register in advance, regardless of payment method.**
Register by phoning Kara or Ashley at 902-895-0581 or emailing info@nsagrologists.ca by April 6, 2018.

Honours and Awards Banquet 2017
2017-04-26 17:30 - 20:30 | Holiday Inn, 437 Prince Street, Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada
More details to follow

Annual Meeting 2017
2017-04-26 13:00 - 17:00 | Holiday Inn, 437 Prince Street, Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada
1:00 Future of Agricultural Land Panel Discussion – Free event and all are welcome
Jamie Baxter, Assistant Professor- Schulich School of Law, Dalhousie University
Henry Vissers, Executive Director – NS Federation of Agriculture
Michael Devanney, Senior Economist – NSDA
A Director of the Annapolis Valley Land Trust
If you wish to attend, please register by April 24th by contacting the NSIA office at: 902-897-6742 or info@nsagrolologists.ca
3:15 Annual Meeting
5:30 Awards Banquet – The 2017 award winners are:
Distinguished Agrologist – Peter Burgess, P.Ag.
Distinguished Life Member – Dr. Derek Anderson, P.Ag. (Retired)
Outstanding Young Agrologist – Jolene MacEachern, P.Ag.
Honourary Member – Carol Versteeg
Distinguished Farm – West River Holsteins, Jack Thompson & Rhonda MacDougall
Please join us in celebrating this years’ award winners! Cost to attend the Banquet (cash bar available) is $30, payable at the door. Please register by April 24th by contacting the NSIA office at: 902-897-6742 or info@nsagrolologists.ca

Maple Tour
2017-03-24 10:00 - 15:00 | Unnamed Venue, Cumberland/Colchester Counties
10:30am– Meet at Kevin McCormick’s– A progressive 24,000 tree operation
(820 Rodney Road (Up through driveway and follow road straight back to woods) Springhill, Cumberland County)
12pm-2pm– Pancake & Sausage Lunch and Tour at Donkin’s Sugar Camp (Maple Lane– 3kms from Intersection of HWY 2 and Fenwick Road, Fenwick, Cumberland County)
2pm-3pm– Tour of Ripley Sugar Woods– 16,000 tree operation w/ Farmer’s Market Sales
(Maple Lane (same lane as Donkin’s)– 3kms from Intersection of HWY 2 and Fenwick Road, Fenwick, Cumberland County)
Carpooling available from Truro or Kentville. Limited parking available.
Members & students welcome! Limited spaces available.
Pre-registration is required. $15/Person
Please contact Laurie at: (902) 897-6742
info@nsagrologists.ca by March 20, 2017– 12pm
Cancellation date– Friday, March 31, 2017

Policy, Pizza and a Pint
2017-03-07 16:30 - 18:30 | The Pond Classic Grill, Bible Hill, Main Street, Bible Hill
POLICY, PIZZA AND A PINT
Consumer Perceptions in the Livestock Industry
March 7, The Pond Classic Grill, Bible Hill, 4:30-6:30

“Consumer preferences are shaping agriculture policy and affecting animal welfare. Join us as we hear from local industry experts as farmers rise up to meet new demands.”
Featuring: Daniel Muir– Traceability Coordinator, NSDA
Chris De Waal– Getaway Meat Market
Ashley Baskin– ProAction Coordinator
Dawn Miller, Moderator- NSDA
COST: $15 per NSIA Member
Free for Students
Pre-registration is required by March 3, 2017
info@nsagrologists.ca or 902-897-6742

Lunch and Learn
2017-02-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Best Western Glengarry, Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada
Topic will be Innovation and will be held in conjunction with the NSFA’s Council of Leaders meeting.
More details to follow.

Meet the Agrologists - Cancelled due to poor registration
2017-01-17 15:00 - 16:30 | Riverview Room, Jenkins Hall, Dalhousie Faculty of Agriculture, Bible Hill
A unique experience for you to meet Professional Agrologists from the Atlantic Region. You will hear from prominent Agrologists on who they are, what they do, and how they got to where they are in their careers today! A great networking event!
If you are interested in attending, contact the NSIA office at info@nsagrologists.ca to register or call 902-897-6742

Next Council Meeting
2017-01-04 13:00 - 16:00 | Perennia Boardroom – Truro and Kentville, 60 Research Drive

Atlantic Agrology Workshop
2016-12-06 08:00 - 17:00 | Four Points Sheridan, Moncton
Meeting Program:
registration-atlantic-agrology-workshop-dec-6-2016
For more info:
nbia@nbagrologists.nb.ca

NSIA Semi-Annual Meeting
2016-11-22 13:00 - 16:30 | Hampton Inn and Suites, Power Centre, Truro
DETAILS TO FOLLOW

NSIA Fall Tour
2016-10-14 08:00 - 17:00
10:00 a.m. Elmwood Winery
105 Craig Chandler Drive, Pine Grove
11:15 a.m. Kevin Veinotte’s Out to Pasture Farm
300 Mossman Station Road, West Northfield
Lunch on site catered by Rime
2:00 p.m. Delong Farms
312 Barss Corner Road, New Germany
$20 per person
Car pooling available from Truro and Kentville. All are Welcome!!
Bring a family member or friend!
To register contact Laurie at (902) 897-6742 or info@nsagrologists.ca by October 11, 2016
