Cleanfarms has released the list of locations for collection of unwanted pesticides and old livestock/equine medications in Nova Scotia! The collection will be taking place from November 1-12, 2021 at … 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
Soil health, Our Climate Change Solution Enhancing soil health in Nova Scotia is a high priority for NS farmers and the NSFA. We welcomed Dr. David Burton from Dalhousie’s Faculty … Continued
2020 has been a busy year for the EFP program. We continue to work towards revamping our program and have developed a new vision for how the EFP program will … Continued
