STAFF VOTE TO STRIKE AT DAL’S TRURO CAMPUS . . . ONTARIO FARM REGISTRATION STREAMLINED . . . SHUBENACADIE LECTURES EXAMINE WILDLIFE TOPICS . . . DUNK RIVER FARMS NAMED TOP GROWER FOR CAVENDISH FARMS . . . OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST...

STAFF VOTE TO STRIKE AT DAL’S TRURO CAMPUS
Source: The Chronicle Herald
Unionized clerical, professional, maintenance, technical, and research workers at the agricultural campus of Dalhousie University in Bible Hill have voted in favor of a strike to back their bargaining demands. Members of Local 92 of the Nova Scotia Government & General Employees Union voted 151-123 in favor of strike action, said a union release. (read more)

ONTARIO FARM REGISTRATION STREAMLINED
Source: Grainews.ca
Ontario farmers filling out their farm business registration (FBR) forms in the next few weeks can look forward to five years of not doing so. Agricorp, the province’s farm programming delivery agency, noted in a statement that while all farmers in Ontario are required to complete the FBR form in 2015, the process has been streamlined – so the form, once completed this year, need not be completed again until 2020. (read more)

SHUBENACADIE LECTURES EXAMINE WILDLIFE TOPICS
Source: N.S.Department of Natural Resources
A series of free monthly lectures on topics ranging from community forests to creatures of the ocean will be offered at Shubenacadie Provincial Wildlife Park this year. “This lecture series provides a great opportunity for Nova Scotians to learn more about the wonders of nature and how our environment impacts our lives,” said Zach Churchill, Minister of Natural Resources. “I encourage everyone to check out these lectures and attend the free sessions.” The talks will be delivered in the Ducks Unlimited Greenwing Legacy Interpretive Centre at the park on the third Saturday of each month. (read more)

DUNK RIVER FARMS NAMED TOP GROWER FOR CAVENDISH FARMS
Source: Island Farmer
Dunk Farm Farms was named the top grower in P.E.I. for Cavendish Farms during a banquet held recently by the processor. A fifth generation potato operation, Dunk River Farms Ltd. is located in Central Bedeque, The farm is operated by Kevin, Paul, David, and Elaine Schurman. Potatoes are rotated with cereals and forages on a three year crop rotation. “Congratulations to Dunk River Farms, a deserving recipient of this award,” said Ron Clow, vice president of Cavendish Farms. “Our commitment to quality for our customers begins with our partnership with farmers. The Schurman family’s long-standing dedication to growing excellent potatoes is a great example of that partnership.” (read more)