APPLY NOW! 2014 FALL COURSES . . . STRAWBERRY INDUSTRY IN KINGS COUNTY N.S. ON ROAD TO RECOVERY FROM APHID VIRUS . . . THWART EXTERNAL LIVESTOCK PARASITES WITH PREVENTION, ORGANIC CONTROLS . . . SEARCH FOR WELSH HONEY WITH ANTIBIOTIC ELEMENTS LAUNCHED . . .OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST...

APPLY NOW! 2014 FALL COURSES
Source: Dal Faculty of Agriculture
A few of the courses starting in September include: Technology Education Program, Specialization in Organic Agriculture, The Modern Beekeeper, The Modern Shepherd, On-Farm Composting, Wild Pollinator Habitat Enhancement Workshop. (read more)

STRAWBERRY INDUSTRY IN KINGS COUNTY N.S. ON ROAD TO RECOVERY FROM APHID VIRUS
Source: The Daily Business Buzz
Hank Bosveld of Bosveld’s Fruit Farm in Lakeville said weekly monitoring and leaf sampling is being conducted on fields and his strawberries had a clean report on July 4. It looks like the strawberry industry is well on its way to recovering from a virus complex spread by aphids that led to many fields being plowed under. (read more)

THWART EXTERNAL LIVESTOCK PARASITES WITH PREVENTION, ORGANIC CONTROLS
Source: Midwest Organic & Sustainable Education Service
External parasites on livestock can lead to economic loss for producers. Studies have shown that even moderate infestations of parasites could cost you one pound of milk/meat production per head per day. In a well-managed organic herd or flock with good freedom of movement, excellent nutrition, and strong immune systems, most parasites will not cause long-term harm. But, when conditions are ideal for the parasite or when animals are stressed, parasites can cause significant problems. (read more)

SEARCH FOR WELSH HONEY WITH ANTIBIOTIC ELEMENTS LAUNCHED
Source: BBC
Scientists looking for a new antibiotic are hoping Welsh beekeepers will be able to provide a solution. Beekeepers are being asked to send in samples of their honey to see if it contains antibiotic elements. If any is found, DNA techniques will then be used to determine which flower is responsible. (read more)