Agricultural Climate Solutions (ACS) is a multi-stream program that will help to develop and implement farming practices to help tackle climate change. ACS is a program within the Natural Climate … Continued
When the NSDA introduced changes to the Soil & Water Sustainability Program this spring, one of the highlights was an increase in the funding for Enhancing Riparian and Agro-Ecosystem Health … Continued
Pesticides are an important tool farmers rely on for protecting their crops. When used appropriately by well-trained people, the environmental impacts of pesticide use can be minimized. In our day-to-day … Continued
As part of the Government of Canada’s strengthened climate plan, the new Agricultural Clean Technology (ACT) Program supports the development and adoption of clean technology for sustainable growth in Canada’s … Continued
Whether you are a livestock or crop producer, you need water. Watercourses are common on many farm properties and farms are shaped by where water is located. Traditionally, barns and … Continued
There has been a lot of conversations lately about the new Biodiversity Act and the potential implications on the agricultural industry. The initial opinions on the Act were as wide … Continued
Spring may seem far away with the recent winter storms, but now is a good time to be thinking about which hay fields could use a little boost or how … Continued
Dr. Nancy McLean, Assistant Professor of Plant Breeding and Genetics at Dalhousie University’s Faculty of Agriculture discusses her research and ways we can support wild bees. This webinar is presented … Continued
Professional Engineer Steven Brogan discusses earthen manure storage systems in this session. These types of manure storage systems are widely used in Western Canada, but less common in Nova Scotia. … Continued
2020 was certainly a challenging year and the COVID-19 pandemic changed many things, including the way our EFP program was able to interact with farmers. We did not present an … Continued
