NORTHERN PULP DENIES CLOSURE RUMOUR … THE POISON PLANT PATCH … GALLANT TO CO-LEAD CANADIAN ENERGY STRATEGY WORKING GROUP … NSFA COLLECTS INFORMATION TO LOBBY FOR DISASTER RELIEF … NFU RESCHEDULES ANNUAL MEETING … OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST...

NORTHERN PULP DENIES CLOSURE RUMOUR
Source: The Chronicle Herald
The Northern Pulp mill is here for the long haul. “Rumours that our mill is closing any time soon are simply not true,” said Bruce Chapman, general manager of the Pictou County kraft pulp mill. Emphatically denying that the Abercrombie Point mill is considering such a drastic step, Chapman said it is rumour mongers who are tainting the air. “There are people who take rumours and embellish them in a way that hurts our business. This type of pollution should be eradicated as best we can. This rumour has no basis in fact.” (read more)

THE POISON PLANT PATCH
Source: Nova Scotia Museum
Poison Ivy, Monkshood, Buttercup, Destroying Angel are all examples of toxic plants or mushrooms that can cause vomiting, convulsions, diarrhea, heart failure, contact dermatitis or death. The deadly beauty of common wildflowers of the Northeast is illustrated here, in addition to the medical symptoms of poisoning. Learn more about the alkaloids, resins, oils, and toxic proteins found in house plants, annuals, perennials or native wildflowers. More than 50 plants, mushrooms and algae are included. (read more)

GALLANT TO CO-LEAD CANADIAN ENERGY STRATEGY WORKING GROUP
Source: The Sackville Tribune Post
Premier Brian Gallant has joined Alberta Premier Jim Prentice, Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Paul Davis,s and Manitoba Premier Greg Selinger to lead the development of a Canadian energy strategy. “Job creation is our top priority as a government, and the energy file is a very important part of our plan to help grow the economy here in New Brunswick and across the country,” said Gallant. “I am very honoured to co-lead the development of a Canadian Energy Strategy.” (read more)

NSFA COLLECTS INFORMATION TO LOBBY FOR DISASTER RELIEF
Source: NSFA As Atlantic Canada digs out from another storm, Nova Scotia Federation of Agriculture continues to collect information from farmers who have experienced losses caused by this year’s winter weather. As of March 22, the estimated cost of damage to agricultural structures from snow is well over $3,000,000. Damaged structures include greenhouses, livestock barns, maple sap collecting systems, and machine storage buildings. The cost of mitigating snow damage is not included in the estimated damage costs. (read more)

NFU RESCHEDULES ANNUAL MEETING
Source: Island Farmer
The National Farmers Union has rescheduled its annual meeting from March 24 until the last day of the month. The meeting, which begins at 10 am, will be held at the Holiday Inn Hotel in Charlottetown. The morning session will feature the business meeting and an address from National Women's President, Coral Sproule. A representative from the Worker’s Compensation Board will also be on hand to talk about coverage available to the agricultural community. (read more)