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 [...]
Topic will be Innovation and will be held in conjunction with the NSFA's Council of Leaders meeting. More details to follow.
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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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”. [...]
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 [...]
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.
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