BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Nova Scotia Institute of Agrologists - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:Nova Scotia Institute of Agrologists
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://nsagrologists.ca
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Nova Scotia Institute of Agrologists
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Halifax
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0300
TZNAME:ADT
DTSTART:20140309T060000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0300
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:AST
DTSTART:20141102T050000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0300
TZNAME:ADT
DTSTART:20150308T060000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0300
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:AST
DTSTART:20151101T050000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0300
TZNAME:ADT
DTSTART:20160313T060000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0300
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:AST
DTSTART:20161106T050000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0300
TZNAME:ADT
DTSTART:20170312T060000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0300
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:AST
DTSTART:20171105T050000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0300
TZNAME:ADT
DTSTART:20180311T060000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0300
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:AST
DTSTART:20181104T050000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0300
TZNAME:ADT
DTSTART:20190310T060000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0300
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:AST
DTSTART:20191103T050000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180410T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180410T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T201137
CREATED:20180403T110829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180404T120224Z
UID:1025-1523379600-1523386800@nsagrologists.ca
SUMMARY:Supper & Learn
DESCRIPTION:Join the NSFA Council of Leaders for a “Supper & Learn” and networking opportunity session! \nAgenda:\n5PM-6PM – Roast Beef Supper\n6PM-7PM – Presentation by Peter Nelson \nPeter 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”. \nCost: $25 per person\nPurchase tickets at: https://nsagrologists.ca through PayPal\, or by cash at the door.\nThis event qualifies for PD hour requirements. \n**Please register in advance\, regardless of payment method.** \nRegister by phoning Kara or Ashley at 902-895-0581 or emailing info@nsagrologists.ca by April 6\, 2018.
URL:https://nsagrologists.ca/event/supper-learn/
CATEGORIES:Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170426T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170426T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T201137
CREATED:20170105T184406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170105T194339Z
UID:267-1493227800-1493238600@nsagrologists.ca
SUMMARY:Honours and Awards Banquet 2017
DESCRIPTION:More details to follow
URL:https://nsagrologists.ca/event/honours-and-awards-banquet/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn\, 437 Prince Street\, Truro\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170426T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170426T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T201137
CREATED:20170105T184235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170420T160022Z
UID:265-1493211600-1493226000@nsagrologists.ca
SUMMARY:Annual Meeting 2017
DESCRIPTION:1:00        Future of Agricultural Land Panel Discussion – Free event and all are welcome \nJamie Baxter\, Assistant Professor- Schulich School of Law\, Dalhousie University\nHenry Vissers\, Executive Director – NS Federation of Agriculture\nMichael Devanney\, Senior Economist – NSDA\nA Director of the  Annapolis Valley Land Trust \nIf you wish to attend\, please register by April 24th by contacting the NSIA office at: 902-897-6742 or info@nsagrolologists.ca \n3:15        Annual Meeting \n5:30        Awards Banquet – The 2017 award winners are: \nDistinguished Agrologist – Peter Burgess\, P.Ag.\nDistinguished Life Member – Dr. Derek Anderson\, P.Ag. (Retired)\nOutstanding Young Agrologist – Jolene MacEachern\, P.Ag.\nHonourary Member – Carol Versteeg\nDistinguished Farm – West River Holsteins\, Jack Thompson & Rhonda MacDougall \nPlease 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 \n 
URL:https://nsagrologists.ca/event/annual-conference-guest-speaker/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn\, 437 Prince Street\, Truro\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170324T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170324T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T201137
CREATED:20161230T200442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170307T192635Z
UID:694-1490349600-1490367600@nsagrologists.ca
SUMMARY:Maple Tour
DESCRIPTION:10:30am– Meet at Kevin McCormick’s– A progressive 24\,000 tree operation\n(820 Rodney Road (Up through driveway and follow road straight back to woods) Springhill\, Cumberland County) \n12pm-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) \n2pm-3pm– Tour of Ripley Sugar Woods– 16\,000 tree operation w/ Farmer’s Market Sales\n(Maple Lane (same lane as Donkin’s)– 3kms from Intersection of HWY 2 and Fenwick Road\, Fenwick\, Cumberland County) \nCarpooling available from Truro or Kentville. Limited parking available.\nMembers & students welcome! Limited spaces available.\nPre-registration is required. $15/Person \nPlease contact Laurie at: (902) 897-6742\ninfo@nsagrologists.ca by March 20\, 2017– 12pm \nCancellation date– Friday\, March 31\, 2017
URL:https://nsagrologists.ca/event/maple-tour/
LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, Cumberland/Colchester Counties
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170307T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170307T183000
DTSTAMP:20260405T201137
CREATED:20170223T165827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170223T181543Z
UID:692-1488904200-1488911400@nsagrologists.ca
SUMMARY:Policy\, Pizza and a Pint
DESCRIPTION:POLICY\, PIZZA AND A PINT\nConsumer Perceptions in the Livestock Industry\nMarch 7\, The Pond Classic Grill\, Bible Hill\, 4:30-6:30\n\n“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.” \nFeaturing: Daniel Muir– Traceability Coordinator\, NSDA\nChris De Waal– Getaway Meat Market\nAshley Baskin– ProAction Coordinator\nDawn Miller\, Moderator- NSDA \nCOST:  $15 per NSIA Member\nFree for Students \nPre-registration is required by March 3\, 2017\ninfo@nsagrologists.ca or 902-897-6742
URL:https://nsagrologists.ca/event/pizza-policy-and-a-pint/
LOCATION:The Pond Classic Grill\, Bible Hill\, Main Street\, Bible Hill
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170215T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170215T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T201137
CREATED:20161230T200658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161230T200658Z
UID:696-1487160000-1487163600@nsagrologists.ca
SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn
DESCRIPTION:Topic will be Innovation and will be held in conjunction with the NSFA’s Council of Leaders meeting. \nMore details to follow.
URL:https://nsagrologists.ca/event/lunch-and-learn/
LOCATION:Best Western Glengarry\, Truro\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170117T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170117T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T201137
CREATED:20161230T195502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170113T144528Z
UID:690-1484665200-1484670600@nsagrologists.ca
SUMMARY:Meet the Agrologists - Cancelled due to poor registration
DESCRIPTION: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! \nIf you are interested in attending\, contact the NSIA office at info@nsagrologists.ca to register or call 902-897-6742
URL:https://nsagrologists.ca/event/next-council-meeting/
LOCATION:Riverview Room\, Jenkins Hall\, Dalhousie Faculty of Agriculture\, Bible Hill
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170104T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170104T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T201137
CREATED:20161230T132841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161230T200254Z
UID:502-1483534800-1483545600@nsagrologists.ca
SUMMARY:Next Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://nsagrologists.ca/event/next-council-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Perennia Boardroom – Truro and Kentville\, 60 Research Drive
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20161206T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20161206T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T201137
CREATED:20160919T180305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161108T183048Z
UID:658-1481011200-1481043600@nsagrologists.ca
SUMMARY:Atlantic Agrology Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Program:\nregistration-atlantic-agrology-workshop-dec-6-2016 \nFor more info:\nnbia@nbagrologists.nb.ca \n 
URL:https://nsagrologists.ca/event/atlantic-agrology-workshop/
LOCATION:Four Points Sheridan\, Moncton
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20161122T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20161122T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T201137
CREATED:20160919T180447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161108T191144Z
UID:661-1479819600-1479832200@nsagrologists.ca
SUMMARY:NSIA Semi-Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:DETAILS TO FOLLOW
URL:https://nsagrologists.ca/event/nsia-semi-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Hampton Inn and Suites\, Power Centre\, Truro
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20161014T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20161014T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T201137
CREATED:20160919T180417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161003T140421Z
UID:660-1476432000-1476464400@nsagrologists.ca
SUMMARY:NSIA Fall Tour
DESCRIPTION:10:00 a.m. Elmwood Winery\n105 Craig Chandler Drive\, Pine Grove \n11:15 a.m.  Kevin Veinotte’s Out to Pasture Farm\n300 Mossman Station Road\, West Northfield \nLunch on site catered by Rime \n2:00 p.m. Delong Farms\n312 Barss Corner Road\, New Germany \n$20 per person\nCar pooling available from Truro and Kentville.  All are Welcome!!\nBring a family member or friend!\nTo register contact Laurie at (902) 897-6742 or info@nsagrologists.ca by October 11\, 2016 \n 
URL:https://nsagrologists.ca/event/nsia-fall-tour/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160303T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160303T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T201137
CREATED:20160212T163236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160212T163337Z
UID:590-1457022600-1457031600@nsagrologists.ca
SUMMARY:TPP and Its Impact on NS Agriculture
DESCRIPTION:The Nova Scotia Institute of Agrologists and Dalhousie Faculty of Agriculture’s International Food Business Program are pleased to partner to present a panel discussion entitled “TPP and its Impact on NS Agriculture” on March 3rd starting at 4:30 in the Riverview Room\, Jenkins Hall\, Dal Faculty of Agriculture Campus\, Bible Hill. \nAGENDA: \n4:30 – Networking\, Food & Refreshments\n4:45 – Introduction to the TPP\, Jean-Francois Lefier\, Deputy Director in the Trade Negotiations Division\, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada\, Ottawa\n5:15 – TPP and its Impact on the NS Dairy Industry\, Brian Cameron\, General Manager-Dairy Farmers of Nova Scotia\n5:35 – TPP and its Impact on the Blueberry Industry\, Peter Rideout\, Exe. Dir. Wild Blueberry Producers Association of Nova Scotia\n6:00 – Open Panel Discussion \n$10 for members and students  and $15 for non-members\nVisit our website to pay online using PayPal or Payment also accepted at the door \nRSVP to: info@nsagrologists.ca by February 29 \nALL ARE WELCOME!
URL:https://nsagrologists.ca/event/tpp-and-its-impact-on-ns-agriculture/
LOCATION:Riverview Room\, Jenkins Hall\, Dalhousie Faculty of Agriculture\, Bible Hill
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20151118T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20151118T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T201137
CREATED:20150908T145415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151030T123144Z
UID:509-1447848000-1447858800@nsagrologists.ca
SUMMARY:Semi-Annual Meeting & Workshop
DESCRIPTION:NSIA: Change\, Challenge\, Opportunity\nBest Western Glengarry\, Truro\nAgenda: \nNoon – 12:30  Lunch \n12:30 – 1:10  “Diapers\, sheets and minds… the necessity of change” – Pam Mood\, Pam Mood Consulting and Current Mayor of Yarmouth \n1:10                   Convene Semi-Annual Meeting \n1:15 – 1:30      NSIA: Change\, Challenge\, Opportunity  – Jacqueline Hoyt\, NSIA President \n1:30 – 2:00     The Past Twenty Five Years in AIA: A Period of Monumental Change\, Challenges and Opportunities  – David Chanasyk\, PhD\, PAg\, PEng\, FAIC\, FCSSS\, Professor Emeritus\, U of A \n2:00 – 2:10     What Will NSIA Look Like in the Next Twenty Five Years? – Carolyn Van Den Heuvel\, NSIA President Elect \n2:10 – 2:30     Open Discussion \n2:30 – 3:00    Business Meeting \n$20 Per Person\n RSVP by Friday November 13th by Contacting the NSIA Office at info@nsagrologists.ca or phone 902-897-6742\nSemi annual meeting poster 20151029
URL:https://nsagrologists.ca/event/semi-annual-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20151008T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20151008T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T201137
CREATED:20150908T145047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151002T131240Z
UID:507-1444296600-1444316400@nsagrologists.ca
SUMMARY:Fall Tour
DESCRIPTION:Agricultural Biodiversity\nSchedule: \n9:30 am-  Everyone will meet at Bovidae Farm – 128 Castle Frederick Road\, Falmouth where we will learn about a terracing project they conducted in cooperation with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. \nBob Wilson and his family own and operate Bovidae Farm in Falmouth\, NS. The dairy farm currently consists of 75 milk cows\, approximately 80 heifers and calves\, 500 plus cropped acres\, and approx. 165 wooded acres as well.  The farm boarders the beautiful West Branch Avon River.   The Wilson family continues to be dedicated to environmental stewardship within their community and are now in the process of renewing their Environmental Farm Plan which they started three plus years ago.  Bob and his family were looking to expand their cleared land base and wanted to farm in some sloped areas on their property bordering the Avon River.  They started noticing some increased rates of soil erosion and surface runoff and were looking for strategies to reduce it.  A terracing project was established by AAFC to demonstrate how a simple management practice like terracing can help to reduce the overall erosion rates and runoff.  AAFC has worked with the Wilson Family to establish a site they have been able to farm effectively for the past three years.  This 60 acre area with terracing this past summer has supported a great forage crop and has also been under-seeded with oats and peas. \n11 am– Travel to Castle Frederick Farms (568 Castle Frederick Road\, Falmouth) where Reg Newell\, Stewardship Coordinator with DNR will walk us through Bremner’s biodiversity plan.  We will also view their Acadian Archeological site and  have lunch. \nSince 1763\, The Bremner’s have owned and operated Castle Frederick Farms Inc. in Falmouth\, NS. The farm consists of a herd of 300 head of cattle\, a flock of 100 sheep\, 200 acres of pasture and 200 acres of productive marshlands for hay and forage. There are 1500 acres of forest land producing several forest products today. The Bremner Family is proud of their long history in the agricultural community\, as well as their dedication to environmental stewardship. A recent biodiversity study revealed many unique species of plants\, insects and birds on the property\, as well as a healthy ecosystem that has been and will continue to be sustained for many years. Protecting the watershed is high on the priority list\, as the farm borders on approximately 7 kilometres of the Avon River. In summer of 2010 Ducks Unlimited restored a wetland on the farm and this is now a popular feature with visitors. The Archaeological Land Trust of Nova Scotia signed a Stewardship Agreement with the Bremner family to ensure the protection of six archaeological sites. \n1:30 pm– Finally we will have a biodiversity Tour of W.G Oulton & Sons – 5246 Hwy 14\, Windsor \nThe Oulton Family farms in Windsor\, NS. The farm consists of beef cattle\, sheep and free-range turkeys and chickens\, quail\, partridge\, several types of deer and elk\, and emu and yak. The farm has a provincially inspected abattoir and poultry processing plant and employs 16 fulltime and 10 seasonal workers. The Oulton family has been farming this land for four generations\, and takes pride in their dedication to using sustainable agricultural and environmental practices in all aspects of the operation. The farm’s mission is to use sustainable agricultural and environmental practices and be exceptional caretakers of livestock in order to support the future generation and to provide a quality meat product. The Oulton’s have also developed an Agricultural Biodiversity Conservation Plan which identifies current farm practices and potential activities that support plant and animal biodiversity. \nLunch provided \nCar Pooling from Perennia Innovation Park or Kentville Research Station available \nCost: $20.00 per member $25.00 per non-member \nRegistration Deadline: September 25\, 2015 \nContact:  info@nsagrologists.ca or 902-897-6742
URL:https://nsagrologists.ca/event/fall-tour/
LOCATION:Bovidae Farms Ltd.\, 128 Castle Frederick Road\, Falmouth\, Nova Scotia\, B0P 1L0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20150911T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20150911T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T201137
CREATED:20150908T145312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150908T145312Z
UID:508-1441976400-1441987200@nsagrologists.ca
SUMMARY:Next Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://nsagrologists.ca/event/next-council-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Perennia Boardroom – Truro and Kentville\, 60 Research Drive
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR