YOUR INPUT IS NEEDED: ACORN’S BEGINNING FARMER NEEDS ASSESSMENT!

Source: ThinkFarm

Dear beginning and/or aspiring farmer. The Atlantic Canadian Organic Regional Network (ACORN) is requesting 10 minutes of your time to complete the survey you can find at the following site, In the interest of developing the Grow A Farmer resources for the 2014 season to best accommodate new entrants in the... (read more)

MORE HELPFUL FATTY ACIDS FOUND IN ORGANIC MILK

Source: New York Times

Whole milk from organic dairies contains far more of some of the fatty acids that contribute to a healthy heart than conventional milk, scientists are reporting. A study shows that drinking whole organic milk is more likely to lessen the risk factor for heart disease than conventional milk. The finding, published Monday... (read more)

THE FRACKING BOOM: MISSING ANSWERS

Source: NPR

A natural gas boom is under way in the United States, with more than 200,000 wells drilled in just under a decade. But people living on the front door step of the natural gas bonanza have a question: Are these wells creating harmful pollutants? NPR explores why there isn't an answer yet... (read more)

BUY LOCAL THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

Source: Communications Nova Scotia/Agriculture

Nova Scotians are encouraged to shop at locally owned businesses this holiday season. Communications Nova Scotia Minister Andrew Younger and Agriculture Minister Keith Colwell introduced a seasonal campaign for Select Nova Scotia Dec. 3, at Bishop's Cellar. “Small local businesses are the backbone of our... (read more)

REGISTER NOW FOR FEEDING SOIL FOR HEALTHY PLANTS

Source: ThinkFarm

Join Perennia specialists Amy Sangster and Av Singh, and Environmental Farm Planner Kathryn Bremner, for Feeding Soil for Healthy Plants, a three-hour session on calculating application rates of organic soil amendments to meet crop demands. The workshop will be held in Antigonish on December 10 and in Sky Glen... (read more)