NEW VOLUNTARY GUIDELINES FOR YOUNG FARM WORKERS . . . NEW EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT FOR FPINNOVATIONS. . . . PREMIERS FOCUSED ON ECONOMIC GROWTH . . . CANFAX LAUNCHES NEW LIVESTOCK APP . . . AGRISPIRIT FUND – APPLY AND QUALIFY FOR A CASH DONATION . . . OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST

NEW VOLUNTARY GUIDELINES FOR YOUNG FARM WORKERS
Source: Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA)
Farm kids are a special breed. They are often precocious, dedicated, smart and willing to help out on the farm. However, even the most advanced young worker doesn’t have the knowledge, experience or judgment of a seasoned farm worker. With so many youth starting summer jobs on the farm, parents and employers of young farm workers need to have a clear understanding of youth development levels, abilities, limitations and know when and how to set clear rules and boundaries for any work assigned to a young person. (read more)

NEW EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT FOR FPINNOVATIONS
Source: CNW Group
Dr. Trevor Stuthridge has accepted the position of Executive Vice President at FPInnovations effective July 1, 2014. In this role, Dr. Stuthridge will be responsible for leading FPInnovations’ operations divisions through effective leadership, management, and support of its key resource, employees. In addition, he will be responsible for the Preventative Health and Safety Strategy across the organisation and champion the development and delivery of the Operational Strategic Plan. (read more)

PREMIERS FOCUSED ON ECONOMIC GROWTH
Source: Communications Nova Scotia
The Atlantic premiers are focused on developing the region’s natural and human resources and enhancing international trade efforts to strengthen the economy and create new opportunities for Atlantic Canadians. The premiers see the energy sector as a key driver for jobs and industrial development. Atlantic Canada has abundant energy resources, including oil and natural gas, hydro, wind and other energy sources. The annual Council of Atlantic Premiers meeting took place May 26, in Saint John, N.B. (read more)

CANFAX LAUNCHES NEW LIVESTOCK APP
Source: Agri-News
Cattle producers all along the supply chain now have access to a new, free market prices mobile app based on historical Canfax data. CFXPro is for those looking to have access to breakeven calculators, price projections, as well as standard market information on Canadian cattle. (read more)

AGRISPIRIT FUND – APPLY AND QUALIFY FOR A CASH DONATION
Source: NSFA FCC AgriSpirit Fund is about enhancing rural communities. If your organization is raising money for a capital project and your city or town has less than 150,000 people, it may qualify for a donation between $5,000 and $25,000 to supplement your other fundraising efforts. Apply now until June 12, 2014. (read more)