May 5, 2014
/REMINDER TO REGISTER FOR FOUR SEASON FARMING . . . CASA PARTNERS WITH SYNGENTA TO DEVELOP “DRESS FOR SUCCESS” . . . THINKFARM LOOKING FOR COORDINATOR . . . N.S. TAX & REGULATORY CONSULTATION IN TRURO
REMINDER TO REGISTER FOR FOUR SEASON FARMING
Source: ThinkFarm
he registration deadline for the first session of Four Season Farming is May 7. The workshop will be held on Wednesday, May 14 at Blue Heron Farm, Gardiner Mines, Cape Breton from 10 am – 3 pm. The registration fee is $25 HST included and includes your lunch. (read more)
CASA PARTNERS WITH SYNGENTA TO DEVELOP “DRESS FOR SUCCESS”
Source: Canadian Agricultural Safety Association
The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) and Syngenta Canada Inc. have partnered to develop free educational tools to help educate producers, farm workers, and the general public about the importance of safe pesticide handling through the use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment. (read more)
THINKFARM LOOKING FOR COORDINATOR
Source: Career Beacon
ThinkFarm is currently looking for a coordinator to provide support to beginning and transitioning agriculture and agri-food businesses in Nova Scotia. To see more about the employment opportunity check out this Career Beacon link. (read more)
N.S. TAX & REGULATORY CONSULTATION IN TRURO
Source: NSFA
There will be a consultation meeting on the Nova Scotia tax and regulatory systems on Friday, May 9 at 2:30 pm at the Annapolis Boardroom, N.S. Federation of Agriculture in Perennia Park, Bible Hill. To help foster an informed conversation about the tax system in particular, the Department of Finance has prepared a short overview document. (read more)