 CFIA: LIST OF RESPONSIBLE ADMINISTRATORS . . . TRACEABILITY AND IDENTIFICATION PROGRAM . . . ISIS BUSINESS SESSION: STARTING A FARM IN NOVA SCOTIA . . . DEADLINE FAST APPROACHING TO SUBMIT APPLICATIONS FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL FARM STEWARDSHIP AWARD  . . . N.B. APPLE CROP UPDATE . . .  OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST...

CFIA: LIST OF RESPONSIBLE ADMINISTRATORS
Source: CFIA
As of 1 July 2014, the Canadian Pork Council (CPC) is recognized as the administrator responsible for pigs and farmed wild boars under the livestock identification and traceability program. If you are a regulated party and would like more information on pig and farmed wild boar identification and reporting requirements, please contact PigTrace Canada, which is a program managed by the CPC, or one of the provincial pork producers association listed. (read more)

TRACEABILITY AND IDENTIFICATION PROGRAM
Source: Canadian Pork Council
PigTrace is an industry led, live animal traceability initiative designed to ensure protection, prosperity and peace of mind for the Canadian pork industry and its customers. (read more)

ISIS BUSINESS SESSION: STARTING A FARM IN NOVA SCOTIA
Source: ThinkFarm
ISIS and the Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture present a free information session. Join us to learn about: Market opportunities for new farmers. The agriculture industry in Nova Scotia. Life in rural Nova Scotia. Business planning and support for new farmers. And much more. The session is on Wednesday, June 25 at 6:30. This will be an excellent and valuable evening for you. No charge to participate. (read more)

DEADLINE FAST APPROACHING TO SUBMIT APPLICATIONS FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL FARM STEWARDSHIP AWARD
Source: NSFA
The Environmental Farm Plan team is accepting nominations for the 2014 Environmental Farm Stewardship Award until July 4, 2014. Have you or a farmer in your area implemented projects to protect water, soil quality or wildlife habitat? Maybe you use improved soil management practices, have installed energy efficient technologies, or demonstrate water conservation. Farmers are doing a lot of environmental sustainable activities every day; this award is an opportunity to give them recognition for their work. (read more)

N.B. APPLE CROP UPDATE
Source: N.B. Department of Agriculture
McIntosh reached calyx stage June 6-7 in the Fredericton area and June13-14 in the southeast orchards which are nearer the coast and in cooler locations. Later varieties like Honeycrisp are at bloom/petal fall stage. Growers will also assess fruit set carefully and determine if additional crop thinners are needed to optimize the crop load at the 8-12 mm fruitlet size. Thinning of the apples is important to encourage more consistent, annual cropping and improve fruit size and quality. Overall, fruit set has been very good for both apples and pears, with excellent weather for pollination during bloom. Where honeybees were not available, fruit set was lower. (read more)