CFGA SEEKING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR … BRANDT EXPANDS POSITIONING TECHNOLOGY OFFERING INTO ATLANTIC CANADA … GRANTS, FUNDRAISING & REVENUE STREAMS FOR THE FARMERS’ MARKET SECTOR … UPEI CLIMATE RESEARCH LAB TO HOST LIVING SHORELINES TRAINING …OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST...

CFGA SEEKING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Source: CFGA
The CFGA is seeking an Executive Director who will provide overall leadership and guide the CFGA in its continued growth. Responsibilities include providing direction and input for the forage and grassland sector in areas such as, research and extension; domestic and export forage market development; forage and grassland and the environment, as well as responding to priority issues identified by member organizations, producers and users. (read more)

BRANDT EXPANDS POSITIONING TECHNOLOGY OFFERING INTO ATLANTIC CANADA
Source: CNW
Brandt Tractor is pleased to announce the expansion of their commitment to the growing Canadian positioning technology market through the acquisition of On Grade, Topcon Positioning Systems’ exclusive Atlantic Canada distributor. With this acquisition, Brandt’s Positioning Technology Division is now able to provide customers with greater access to sales and service for surveying equipment, positioning systems, and machine control products from Topcon and other leading manufacturers. (read more)

GRANTS, FUNDRAISING & REVENUE STREAMS FOR THE FARMERS’ MARKET SECTOR
Source: NSEF
FMNS Winter Webinar Series. A fresh perspective on funding your farmers’ market (March 10): Resourcing; Exploring your own limiting beliefs and money hang ups; Top 10 tips for success in fundraising. The “how to” of successful fundraising (March 17): Step-by-step process; Techniques well suited to the farmers' market sector. Creating a financially sustainable farmers' market (March 31): Running a farmers' market like a business; Money mindset and thinking like an entrepreneur; Innovative revenue streams; Creating your plan for the 2015 season. Throughout the webinar series, we’ll build your toolkit of templates and resources. Who should attend? Farmers’ Market organizers and staff, board members and volunteers across North America. (read more)

UPEI CLIMATE RESEARCH LAB TO HOST LIVING SHORELINES TRAINING
Source: UPEI
The Climate Research Lab at the University of Prince Edward Island is hosting a day of Living Shorelines Training with Kevin M. Smith of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. The training takes place Wednesday, February 19 from 9am to 4pm. Registration is required.” Living shorelines are the result of applying erosion control measures that include a suite of techniques and maintain coastal process,” said Smith. (read more)