SPANS 2018 Summer Social
2018-09-01 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Halifax)
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
2018-10-17 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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

POSTPONED - NSIA Annual Meeting
2020-04-29 13:30 - 17:00

NSIA Annual Meeting
2020-11-19 14:00 - 16:00
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the NSIA Annual Meeting scheduled for April 2020 had to be postponed, with the new date being November 19th, 2020. Therefore, the Semi-Annual Meeting will now become the Annual Meeting.
This will consist of a business meeting only and will be held virtually.

NSIA Panel Discussion: International Perspectives on Agriculture as a Profession
2021-04-21 13:30 - 15:00
April 21, 2021 – NSIA Activities (via Zoom):
1:30 PM – Panel: International Perspectives on Agriculture as a Profession (speakers to be announced shortly)
3:00 PM – NSIA Annual General Meeting (Business Meeting)
The Honours and Awards recipients will be acknowledged at the Annual Meeting
REGISTER HERE FOR EITHER OF THE ABOVE NSIA EVENTS
(only one registration is required, as the same Zoom meeting link will be used for both meetings)

NSIA Annual Meeting (Virtual)
2021-04-21 15:00 - 16:30

NSIA Annual Fall Tour (Debert)
2021-10-06 13:00 - 16:30
Please register through Ashley at the NSIA office: info@nsagrologists.ca or 902-893-7455.

Transportation is the responsibility of the member. Please follow COVID-19 Public Health protocol if travelling together.

Addresses and additional information will be sent to attendees in advance of the tours.

NSIA Annual Fall Tour (Berwick)
2021-10-13 13:00 - 16:30

NSIA Technology in Agriculture Webinar
2021-11-09 14:00 - 15:00
Register here

NSIA Semi-Annual Meeting
2021-11-18 13:30 - 16:30
The NSIA Semi-Annual will occur Thursday, November 18th, 2021.
Additional information to follow.

NSIA: Building and Strengthening Trust in Food and Farming in Nova Scotia Webinar
2022-03-24 14:00 - 15:00

NSIA Annual Meeting and Awards Reception
2022-04-27 13:00 - 16:00

NSIA Spring Tour #1 - Valley
2022-06-08 10:00 - 14:00

NSIA Spring Tour #2 - Antigonish
2022-06-13 10:00 - 14:00

Webinar 1: Cannabis with Alex Buckley
2022-10-31 12:00 - 13:00
Join us with guest presenter Alex Buckley of Rhize, to discuss cannabis growing, the Canadian cannabis industry, its triumphs and current issues, and the company he launched in 2022 called Rhize. Rhize is a fertilizer and consulting company that provides consulting to home growers, gardeners growing various crops, and professional licensed producers.
Alex’s love for agriculture began with cannabis. He was a recreational user at first, and later noticed how much it was amplifying the benefits of rehabilitation practices that he had adopted to reverse physical and mental ailments, and it became a regular ritual for him to combine the two.
He has held many positions in the cannabis industry since its legalization in 2017. Alex was a Lead IPM/Cultivation Tech, a Research & Development Tech, a Master Grower and helped build Dalhousie University’s first cannabis production course, which he taught for 3 semesters. He also holds a bachelor of business degree from his hometown university in Saint John, a bachelor of science degree from Dalhousie University majoring in plants sciences and is security cleared by Health Canada.
Register Here!

Webinar 2: Inclusion with Holly Fisher
2022-11-04 14:00 - 15:00
Join us with guest presenter Holly Fisher talking about inclusion and Allyship: 2SLGBTQIA+. For the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, allyship is important in every part of their lives, and work is no different. Allies can make a person feel welcome and understood and learning what it means to be an effective ally is the first step in making everyone feel comfortable and welcome. This presentation aims to educate and give space for open conversation with no judgment.
Holly is originally from Halifax, Nova Scotia and completed a Masters’ in Agriculture at the Dalhousie’s Faculty of Agriculture in 2021, which focused on the use of cricket meal in the diets of poultry. With a passion for agriculture, Holly has been working for Farm Credit Canada for the past three years and is excited to continue learning about agriculture
Holly is an active member of the Truro, Nova Scotia community, working with Ally: How an educational speaker series teaching organizations in Nova Scotia how to be effective allies to the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Holly has organized the Truro Pride Parade for the past six years and was a co-founder of the Truro Pride Society.
Register Here!

NSIA Webinar 3: Practical Applications of Agriculture Technologies for Research and Farming with Thomas Harrington
2022-11-09 12:00 - 13:00
Join Thomas Harrington, Perennia’s Agriculture Technology Specialist to learn about real-world applications for ag-tech in Nova Scotia. Thomas will speak about his work at Perennia coordinating the installation of a new on-farm weather station network and using drones as a tool for crop production and research.
Thomas Harrington, BSc (Agr.), CCA, is the Agriculture Technology Specialist at Perennia. Thomas’ role at Perennia is to support and promote the adoption of agricultural technologies related to climate and crop management. Thomas has a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture from Dalhousie’s Faculty of Agriculture, where he majored in Integrated Environmental Management. After graduating, Thomas worked in wild blueberry production and research in Nova Scotia. Before joining Perennia, Thomas worked on Prince Edward Island in precision agriculture product sales and support, focusing on machine GPS guidance systems and data management. Thomas is also a Certified Crop Advisor and has experience working with UAVs to collect crop imagery.
Register Here!

NSIA Semi-Annual
2022-11-10 13:00 - 14:00
Register Here!
