Topic: Earthen Manure Storage Systems Date/Time: Thursday, February 11, 1:30-2:30 PM Hosts: Perennia and NSFA Environmental Farm Plan Description: Please join Professional Engineer Steven Brogan (Rural Roots Engineering & Design Ltd.) as he discusses earthen manure storage systems. These types of manure storage systems are widely used in Western Canada, but less common in Nova … Continued
“Supporting Wild Bees” with guest speaker Dr. Nancy McLean, Assistant Professor of Plant Breeding and Genetics at Dalhousie University’s Faculty of Agriculture. To register visit: https://perennia.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1NNrpgOfSoyg1UTHId0_yw This webinar is presented by the Nova Scotia Agri-Environmental Program (AEP) in partnership with Clean Annapolis River Project
Join the Agri-Environmental Program as we discuss calibrating field sprayers equipped with rate controllers to ensure accurate applications and look ahead at new sprayer technology on the horizon. Topics covered … Continued
The Canadian Forage and Grassland Association (CFGA) is working with national and provincial stakeholder committees, governments, Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) programs and agricultural associations, to develop province-specific, on-line biodiversity and habitat management tools. Nova Scotia is one of three provinces to participate in the first phase of the project with work in Nova Scotia being … Continued
Join Birds Canada and the NSFA to learn more about this Species at Risk and other insectivorous birds on your property, and how you can help them. Birds Canada's Rielle Hoeg will share background information about birds that rely on flying insects for food – aerial insectivores. She will talk about conservation concerns, ways to … Continued
Join us for a water workshop on Thursday, March 7th from 9:00 AM -12:00 PM at the Kentville Research Station in the Orchard Room. Paul Jones, District Manager in the Western Region for NS Environment and Climate Change, will be discussing and answering your questions about regulations and permit requirements around watercourses and ditches. Mark … Continued
