January/February 2013 - Nova Scotia Federation of Agriculture

Vol.
Vol.25
00 No.
No. 001
January/February
2013
Month 2010
Harvest for Hunger Raises $16,000 in its First Year!
Corn from the project auctioned at Nova Scotia Federation of Agriculture’s Annual Banquet
tion brought in over $8,000, with the corn going for over the local market value of $320/tonne.
TRURO, NS–The first season of Harvest for Hunger
Nova Scotia was an overwhelming success, organizers
say, raising over $16,000 for Canadian Foodgrains Bank,
a partnership of 15 Canadian churches and churchbased agencies working together to end global hunger.
“It was a fun way to sell it,” says MacHattie, who
noted that the NSFA was quick to accept the proposal to hold the auction as part of the banquet.
About half of the funds came from the sale of 24
tonnes of dried corn, which was sold by auction at the
Annual Meeting of the Nova Scotia Federation of Agriculture’s (NSFA) banquet on November 29th in Truro.
The corn was grown by a group of local farmers from
the Truro area, who came together to create a new
growing project for Canadian Foodgrains Bank. The
funds raised will support the Foodgrains Bank’s work
of ending global hunger. This project is one of over
200 growing projects across Canada, where churches
or community groups come together to grow a crop
and donate the proceeds to the Foodgrains Bank.
Ian MacHattie, one of the organizers of Harvest for
Hunger Nova Scotia, is happy with how the first year
went; he is encouraged by the great community support the project received, especially the willingness of
farmers and businesses to donate time and money.
“Nobody hesitated when asked to get involved,” he says,
“Everyone grasped the concept of the project quickly
and are already talking about doing it again next year.”
Frank Berkelaar, retired owner of the Maritime Cattle Market, volunteered to auction the
corn during NSFA’s annual banquet. The auc-
A group photo after the NSFA banquet, posing in front of the Harvest for Hunger display booth
(l to r): Tara Hill (farmer who sprayed corn field) , Charles Hill and
Son Ltd., Rev. Gerry Kerr of Trinity United Church, Onslow- (minister of Registrant Church), Ian MacHattie, AgriBioFuels Ltd., Laurie Jennings, Masstown Market (donated land and held picnic in
Aug-Corn Maze owner), Brenda Leenders, NS Representative for
CFGB , Jolene MacEachern (farmer who planted corn) Foley River
Farms Ltd. , Joel Henderson, kneeling (buyer of corn), Clarence
Farm Services, Holly Fisher, Captain Cob’s Crazy Corn Cornundrum
(lead volunteer at corn maze and Incredible Picnic), Willi Versteeg, Barneybrook Farms Ltd. (buyer of corn). Missing from photo, Tim Ansems (buyer of corn) and Frank Berkelaar (auctioneer).
Land for the project was donated by Masstown
Market, which partnered with Har- continued on page 4
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Labour and Skills Issues will be top of mind for NSFA in 2013
Henry Vissers
Executive Director, Nova Scotia Federation of Agriculture
viewpoint
As we begin the New Year the EI rule changes
are now coming into effect. NSFA and the
farm community have been concerned about
the changes since they were announced
last May. Federal Minister Diane Finley announced changes to the definition of “suitable
employment” and “reasonable job search”
which are meant to encourage unemployed
workers to take jobs that are close to home,
even if the pay is less than their previous job.
Upon announcing the changes, Finley said EI
eligibility will be largely based on personal
circumstances. A reasonable job search now
includes thorough research of job opportunities, preparing a resume, registering for job
banks, attending job fairs, applying for jobs
and undergoing competency evaluations.
Eligibility
is
now
determined
by
whether the individual is a frequent claimant or an occasional one.
Suitable employment is now
determined by:
• Personal circumstances, including
health, transportation options and family obligations
• Whether commuting time is within one
hour of the individual’s home
• Qualifications and past wages
• Whether a position is available because
of a labour dispute
The expected rhetoric has begun with a recent article in the Globe and Mail by Margaret Wente outlining the EI system in Atlantic
Canada. She focused on a person on PEI that
was refused a claim and is protesting at the
local Service Canada office. Her article was of
course the usual simplistic view of EI in Atlantic Canada, main focus: get a job ya bum.
Read the article at: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/commentary/is-the-pei-womanwho-was-denied-ei-a-victim/article7605770/
The effect on agriculture is that Agricultural workers that are employed every
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year will be obliged to accept any work for
which they are qualified, within the conditions outlined in the suitable employment
bullets above, which mean that they may not
be available for seasonal agriculture work.
Farmers have recruited and trained these
workers and value their contribution. We risk
losing these people to other employment
and other provinces under the new EI rules.
There are also issues around the Seasonal Agriculture Workers Program. Farmers applying for
SAWP must first do a labour market study and
advertise for positions available. The concern
is that local EI participants under the new system will be forced to apply for these jobs but
then will have no intention of showing up for
work, thus making it difficult for farms to apply for SWAP workers. We have been assured
by both Minister Ritz and Finley that SAWP
will not be affected by the EI changes, I guess
we will find out for certain in a month or two.
The EI system has been in place for many
years and a number of changes have been
made to EI since its initial development in
1935 including special rules for fishermen,
maternity and parental leave, compassionate care leave, and illness coverage. The program also pays for retraining programs (EI
Part II) through labour market agreements.
There is also a history of surpluses in the program
ending in a cumulative EI surplus of $57 billion
in 2008, nearly four times the amount needed
to cover the extra costs paid during a recession.
In 2008 the federal government adopted legislation freezing the EI surplus. EI premiums are
now on a pay-as-you-go basis, they will fluctuate with changes in unemployment levels.
I expect that in 2013 NSFA will be involved in a
number of labour and skills issues, from the EI
reforms to workplace education and SAWP, it
will be important for us to keep on top of these
issues and make sure the farmer’s voice is heard.
Comments?
email: [email protected]
Young farmers show interest in new FCC Young Farmer Loan
Submitted by Bill Cole,
Senior Relationship
Manager
Farm Credit Canada
tion Loan, FCC Business Planning Award, FCC Learning
events and publications, FCC Go Ag! events and FCC
Management Software for both accounting and field
management. FCC offers over 25 lending products that
can complement a Young Farmer Loan, as $500,000 is ofIn the first six months, Farm Credit Canada (FCC) has ten not enough. Also, our staff have specialized agriculapproved over 800 loans worth more than $187 mil- ture and finance knowledge that can ensure an approlion under the Young Farmer Loan launched in April by priate lending solution is provided to all of our clients.
Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz and FCC President and
CEO Greg Stewart. The average loan size is $217,000. Our support begins early for young farmers. We’ve
partnered with 4-H for over two decades. Also with
This new loan offers qualified producers who are under the FCC On Campus program, FCC Management
40 years of age loans of up to $500,000 to purchase Software partners with colleges and universities
or improve farmland and buildings. The loan includes across Canada. If you’re enrolled in an ag program,
features and options that address this demographic you’re automatically eligible to receive AgExpert
and support their long-term success, including vari- Analyst and Field Manager PRO at student pricable rates at prime plus 0.5%, special fixed rates and ing. FCC is a national sponsor of the Canadian Young
no loan processing fees. FCC set aside $500 million for Farmers’ Forum, and is also a regional sponsor of
the Young Farmer Loan when it was first announced. Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers’ Program.
“The future of agriculture matters to the Canadian economy,” said Minister Ritz. “Young people are a key driver of jobs and economic growth.
A strong agriculture industry is vital to the longterm prosperity of the country, so it’s positive
to see the interest in this new financing option.”
FCC Learning programs are free of charge and
cover topics including transferring the farm, succession planning, and vision and goal setting.
Looking for more information on tools, programs and
services available to young farmers? Check out Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s Young and Beginning Farmers website at www.agr.gc.ca Click on Producers in left
hand column and then Young and Beginning Farmers.
“As Canada’s leading agriculture lender, we continue
to listen to our customers,” said FCC President and
CEO Greg Stewart. “We proactively develop products
and services tailored to the unique needs of agricul- For more information on the FCC Young Farmer
ture. I’m pleased with the level of interest in this loan.” Loan, visit www.fcc.ca/youngfarmerloan or producers can call the local FCC office at 1-800-387-3232.
Producers under 40 are using the Young Farmer Loan to
grow their business, which is good for the industry. For example, customers have used the loan to purchase farms,
expand their businesses or make land improvements.
According to Statistics Canada’s 2011 Census of Agriculture, 8.2% of farm operators are under 35.
The Young Farmer Loan enhances FCC’s suite of existing products and services that support young producers. The suite also includes the FCC Transi-
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FarmNEXT/Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture
The FarmNEXT program was introduced by the Department of Agriculture in April of 2012 with the goal of assisting beginning farmers in the establishment of commercial farms in Nova Scotia. The program was designed
to support beginning farmers based on two types of benefits. Firstly, the program builds equity through a monetary contribution and secondly clients are provided
with counseling services relating to the farm business.
Beginning farmers apply for FarmNEXT benefits
on loans approved by the Nova Scotia Farm Loan
Board. In the Start Up category, where a new business is being established by the beginning farmer,
the benefits on the loan are to a maximum grant of
$30,000. In the Succession category, where the beginning farmer is purchasing an existing farm business, benefits on the loan are to a maximum grant of
$20,000. Please refer to http://www.gov.ns.ca/agri/
farmlb/info/farm-next.shtml for additional details.
All participants in the program are required to develop
Truro
Nova Scotia Farm Loan Board
137 College Road
Truro, Nova Scotia
B2N 5E3
Phone: (902) 893-6506
a business plan. Valuable advice and support through
the planning phase will be provided by Department
Specialists and Loan Officers of the Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture. Department Specialists and Loan
Officers will continue to meet with applicants to discuss the business plans in the first two years of farming.
FarmNEXT is nearing the end of its first year of operation and has assisted 18 beginning farmers in the 20122013 year. Current program demand has exhausted
this year’s budget, so it has been recently closed.
Watch our website or contact our office for information
on future programming. Note, funding is approved annually through Department of Agriculture budgets and
applications cannot be carried forward over fiscal years.
Anyone interested in applying for the upcoming program should visit the website and arrange to meet with a Nova Scotia Farm Loan
Board Loan Officer to discuss farming plans.
Kentville
Nova Scotia Farm Loan Board
Kentville Agricultural Centre
32 Main Street
Kentville, Nova Scotia B4N 1J5
Phone: (902) 679-6009
Harvest for Hunger continued
vest for Hunger Nova Scotia on a number of events over
the season, including the Incredible Picnic that was sponsored by ‘Select Nova Scotia’. A corn maze was cut into the
corn field, and part of the admission to ‘Captain Cob’s Crazy
Corn Cornundrum and Corn Maze’ was also donated to the
project–raising an additional $5,000 dollars for the project.
port of so many people in our area who were willing to donate time and services to make this a reality,” says MacHattie.
“We are looking forward to getting even more people involved
next year,” he adds, noting that they called the project Harvest for
Hunger Nova Scotia to encourage more projects in the province.
Canadian Foodgrains Bank is a partnership of 15 churches
and church agencies working together to end global hunger. Together with matching support from the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), the Foodgrains
Bank has provided over one million tonnes of food assistTrinity United Church also contributed to the suc- ance to people who are hungry since 1983.
cess of the project in various ways over the season. Learn more at www.foodgrainsbank.ca.
“The project would not have been possible without the supThe crop was brought in on November 17 during a big Case Combine harvest by Mike Eisses. Alan Porter hauled the corn to AgriBioFuels Ltd. in Onslow, NS, where it was dried. It was finally shipped
to Clarence Farm Services Purina feed mill, where it was milled.
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Increasing Biodiversity in Hedgerows, What’s in it for You?
A hedgerow is a line or
group of trees, shrubs, forbs
(woody, bordleafs), or grasses that are planted along
field edges. Hedgerows can
also be developed as part of
shelterbelts, riparian buffers and forest land bordering fields. Hedgerows can provide
multiple services including windbreak, erosion control, restoration of biodiversity, pollination, and biological control.
Tall dense hedgerows, planted perpendicular to prevailing
winds, effectively protect crops from damage associated with
wind. Windbreaks can also be used to protect buildings and
livestock from cold winds and the heat of the summer sun.
This can reduce energy usage if buildings are being heated.
Many of the perennial plants used in hedgerows have deep
fibrous root systems that can retain soil along sloped terrain and capture subsurface nutrients that might otherwise
leach into groundwater. Planted as part of a riparian buffer,
these plants can increase infiltration into the soil before
water flows over stream banks which can cause erosion.
Hedgerows restore the diversity of native plants in agroecosystems and in doing so, provide habitat for a diversity of animals that use those plants for food and shelter. The presence
of birds, reptiles, small mammals, butterflies and ground
beetles has been well documented in European hedgerows.
Hedgerows have also been used to provide habitat for game
species like pheasant and roosts for hawks and owls that
feed on small mammals. Furthermore, hedgerows provide
habitat for some predatory beetles and spiders as well as
some bird species that can help reduce cropland pests.
When connected to riparian habitat or forest fragments,
hedgerows can act as corridors for animal movement.
Hedgerows provide nesting sites and nectar to wild bees,
which contribute to the pollination of fruit, nuts, squash, tomatoes and other important crops. We’ve all heard about
the mysterious global disappearance of honeybees. Other
bee species are also declining, mainly because of habitat
loss. Research has found that native bees can be significant
pollinators of small crop fields. Native bees do not travel
far to pollinate crops, therefore it is important to provide
habitat and food in the area of your crop to take advantage
of native pollinators. Most native bees nest in the ground
or borrow into pre-existing holes in wood. Although native bees will likely find a nice home for themselves, nests
for native bees can also be enhanced or constructed.
Many insect natural enemies also require pollen and
nectar in order to survive and reproduce. By planting flowering species in
hedgerows, populations of naturally occurring predators and parasitoids can be conserved, thereby increasing the potential of biological control on crop fields.
Native plants are usually the best choice to enhance your
hedgerows because they are adapted to the local climate and soil as well as require very little maintenance.
In Nova Scotia, shad bush, roses, elderberry, raspberry/
blackberry, dogwood, honey suckle, dogbane wild raison
and high bush cranberry are good choices. Clover/legumes can also be planted along the edges of the hedgerow. Plants like asters and goldenrods will appear on
their own as well as disturbed ground species like Queen
Anne’s lace and yarrow. If dispersal of weed seeds is a concern, consider mowing after bloom to provide pollen and
nectar to native pollinators but before seed formation.
Hedgerows can benefits the farm operation and biodiversity found in the agricultural landscape. For more information on hedgerow enhancement, riparian development, native pollinators and grass buffers please visit
our website factsheet collection at http://nsfa-fane.ca/
member-services/environmental-farm-plan/fact-sheets/.
Financial Management for Farmers
A 40 hour course on “Financial Management for Farmers”
wrapped up on December 14th in Bible Hill. Participating in the
course and graduating on this date were: back row (l to r) Sina
Wagner, Maitland: David Hachey, Scotsburn; Dave Poirer, Hammonds Plains; Johan Hilt, Urbania; Brenda Baillie, Tatamagouche;
Eva Taylor, Chaswood; and seated in front (l to r) Meredith Hilt,
Urbania; and Lynn MacKinnon, Bible Hill, course instructor. Congratulations to the graduates! NSFA members who are interested
in taking a course through the Workplace Education Program are
advised to call Shelly at 893-2293 and leave your contact information so that we can advise you when courses are being scheduled.
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Application Deadline nearing for remaining CAAP Funding
Funding through the Canadian Agricultural Adaptation Program (CAAP) is still
available in Nova Scotia and
the deadline for applications (to be reviewed at the next scheduled meeting
of Agri-Futures Nova Scotia) is Friday March 1st, 2013.
Timing is critical as the last year of the CAAP program approaches and projects must be completed (including time for claiming) no later than December 31st, 2013. That means that this program
is best suited at this time for shorter Summer
projects (April 15th to September 15th timeframes)
that meet the eligibility criteria of the program.
As always, it is very important to submit applications as soon as possible as funding is limited.
For
more
information
about
the
CAAP
program
in
Nova
Scotia,
please:
Go to their Website at:
www.agri-futures.ns.ca
Email them at [email protected]
Call their office at 902-895-4454
Visit their office at 60 Research Dr, Perennia Innovation Park, Bible Hill; or
Call them to arrange a Meeting at a suitable location.
Important Notice about your Mark’s Work Warehouse Cards
The discount card offering you 15% off at Mark’s Work Warehouse will expire on January 31, 2013 and the new discount
cards are not available at the time of issuing this newsletter.
fit. In speaking with Mark’s Work Warehouse, 2011 saw
$39,700 in sales from our membership program, 2012
the sales increased to $62,000. At 15% discount, that is
a savings of $9300 being passed onto our membership!
We are pleased to announce that the program will continue for 2013 and have been informed that replacement
cards will be available for issue in our next newsletter. In
the meantime, here are a couple things you should know.
Watch for more to come from our member benefits
program.
Program co-ordinators have indicated that they will
send a request to their stores asking staff to extend
the program at the cash register for the NSFA account
(#00215765) and provide the 15% discount for the
month of February (or until the new cards are issued).
Keep in mind there are a number of staff to inform, so
it is still quite possible that you receive a cashier that is
unaware of the extension and will go solely by the date
on your card. If the account number is entered manually, the cashier should see the extension of the program and be able to override and provide the discount.
As a final option, keep your patience in tack – hang
onto your receipt and when you receive your new
card, you can return to the store with the card and receipt and you will be refunded for the discount amount.
We value your membership and apologize for this slight
delay in what appears to be a substantial member bene-
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Scholarship Banquet at the Dalhousie Ag Campus
With Beth Densmore, now Past President (centre) is Cory Cox of
Maitland, recipient of the NSFA 100th Anniversary Scholarship and
Katherine Dufresne of Chester, recipient of the $500 NSFA Bursary for 2nd year students with farm or 4-H backgrounds. Missing at the time of the photo was Tammie Wilson of Stewiacke, the other Bursary recipient.
Executive Highlights - January
The new Executive Committee of the Federation held their first meeting for the new year on January 11th with all members in attendance.
At the January meeting considerable time was spent on reviewing the activities of all the NSFA committees and making recommendations for members to serve on each committee. The Council of Leaders will finalize these appointments
at its next meeting (scheduled for Friday, February 22nd).
The 1st Draft of proposed bylaw changes for NSFA was reviewed
and some additional changes proposed. The changes are aimed
at reducing the number of delegates appointed to attend the
NSFA annual meeting, clarifying and reducing the quorum required for various meetings, and clarifying the fact that proxy voting is not allowed at the annual meeting. Proxy voting will continue to be enabled at the Council of Leaders meetings. Another
purpose is to enable an executive member to serve a third term
of office if he/she is an officer at the end of their 2nd consecutive term. These proposed changes are recorded in a by-law revision for presentation to the February Council of Leaders meeting.
An update was provided on courses being run through the Labour &
Workforce Development’s Workplace Education Program in 2013:
1) New Business Technology for staff of NSFA and Commodity Groups in Truro
2) Financial Management for farmers in Kentville
3) New Technology for Farm Businesses in Debert and Truro
4) New Technology for Farm Businesses in River John, Pictou
County.
NSFA also plans to participate in a Natural
Products
Council
session
on
March 26th for director education and governance.
The Water Committee meeting reported on its activities. The
committee has met with Haibo Nui who has been recently hired
as a Water Engineer at DAL-Agr Campus. It is hoped that Haibo
will have the opportunity to research and make suggestions for
improvements to many of the issues relating to water and agricultural land. The Water Committee also had a presentation
from Gordon Price on the biosolids research being carried out
at the DAL-Agr Campus. Cheryl Benjamin gave a presentation on
proposed changes to the water course alteration regulations; the
NSFA Committee has provided some valuable input to government on the potential problem areas in the proposed changes.
The Federation is facing increased activity in regard to land
owner’s rights and the rights of government and other businesses. The Federation is supportive of a farm which has been
served with a vesting order agreed to by the provincial government which has granted a mining company the ability to
claim a portion of the acreage from this farm. The trial date is
set for April 24. NSFA will make a statement at the hearing on
behalf of this farm in support of the rights of landowners.
The Executive met with John MacDonell, Minister of Agriculture during the afternoon session of
their meeting. The following topics were discussed:
• 2013/14 Ag Budget
• FRS tied to farm plates
• FRS tied to fuel tax exemption
• Tax policy (Succession and Investment Tax Credits)
• Land Use Report Progress
• Non BRM Progress on bilateral agreements
• Maritime delivery of agricultural programs
• Wildlife compensation/control
• Flexibility request for Home Grown Success programs
Two resolutions will be sent to the Canadian Federation
of Agriculture AGM in late February, including one on the
need for changes to the AgriStability program to make it relevant to Nova Scotia farms, and the other resolution will be
on the negative impacts of the recent Employment Insurance program changes on the availability of experienced labour to meet the needs of seasonal agricultural operations.
In early January there was a flurry of interest in Bill 161: Natural Resources Accountability Act and the Federation office was
receiving calls from many farmers. Staff determined that the
Bill had died at the closing of the House in December, 2012,
however it could be brought back again in future as a new bill.
This Act would have impacted the majority of property owners (permission from government would be required to remove
any plants or animals from the land). The Federation will need
to keep an eye on it to be sure it doesn’t reappear in future.
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Be a Reader!
A Resolution for Health...and Safety
The start of another year undoubtedly
brings about New Year’s resolutions for
many people. There are the ones that you
hear every year that usually focus on better health and fitness, and although those
are important, now is also a good time to resolve to improve
farm safety. It isn’t something that can be checked off a list easily, but as farmers plan for another growing season, now is the
time to consider ways to make sure it is done as safely as possible.
I recently read an article from the Quebec Farmers’ Advocate
telling the stories of various farm accidents involving children.
These stories were not about kids doing crazy stunts, but rather accidents that happened during a routine day on the farm.
One child was airlifted to hospital when he fell and hit his head
while playing on bales of hay. Another child was struck with
hay bales being dropped down a chute because the father was
unaware that the child was below. These stories are just a couple of examples of how easily an accident can happen and
how dramatically it can change life for everyone on the farm.
Growing up on a beef farm, I can relate to the stories above. I was
just like those kids playing around the farm. I never got hurt like
they did, but I had my share of close calls. I don’t know if there is
anyone in the farming community that can’t think of a situation
where they, or someone close to them, either got hurt or narrowly avoided doing so. That is why it is so important to assess the
risks on your farm, and implement safe practices and procedures
to minimize the risks; especially when there are children involved.
Children are naturally curious and a farm offers them a wonderful opportunity to experience many things around them.
Whether it is livestock, farm equipment or the natural landscape, there is always something to attract their attention.
Designate safe areas for children to play and restrict their access to dangerous areas around the farm until they are old
enough to understand the risks involved. Even if you think you
know where your child is, it never hurts to double check. It will
only take a minute, but you can be sure it will be the minute
you’ll wish you had to do over again if someone gets hurt.
As we look ahead to 2013, I encourage all farmers to assess the
risks on their farm and strive to farm safely. Developing a safety
program will take time, and it will continue to be an on-going initiative, but any improvements that can be implemented will help ensure that 2013 will be remembered with happiness and not regret.
If you have any questions or concerns related to farm
safety, do not hesitate to contact the Farm Safety Nova
Scotia office at 893-2293 or [email protected].
Trevor Davison,
Safety Coordinator
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March 3-9, 2013
This year marks the 2nd Canadian Agriculture Literacy Week and
the 6th Agriculture Literacy Week in Nova Scotia.
In Nova Scotia, Ag Literacy Week is simply a time when school
children are encouraged to celebrate agriculture in our province
by reading books about farming. Last year, 74 volunteers from
agricultural sectors across the province went into 89 grade 2 &
3 classrooms across Nova Scotia to read to school children, and
donate books and other educational resources about farming.
This annual event is an educational initiative of the Nova Scotia
Agricultural Awareness Committee www.gov.ns.ca/agri/agaware. Again in 2013, with the support of Farm Credit Canada,
classrooms across the county will be celebrating the 2nd Canadian Agriculture Literacy Week with a variety of activities.
If you are interested in volunteering to read to a grade 2
or 3 class or would like further information please contact:
Rick Hoeg
Phone: 902-893-7495
Fax: 902-893-0244
Email: [email protected]
News & Views
NSFA News & Views is the Newsletter of the NS Federation of Agriculture, the United, Strong & Caring Farm Organization representing
the best interest of Nova Scotia’s Agricultural Industry.
News & Views is provided free of charge to its members. We value
comments and concerns from our members, please direct them to
Executive members or the Office Staff.
2012 Executive Members:
President:
1st Vice President:
2nd Vice President:
CFA Director:
At Large:
At Large:
At Large:
Past President:
Dennis Boudreau
Chris van den Heuvel
David Young Dennis Boudreau
Kimberly Stokdijk
Lloyd Dyck Jim Baillie
Beth Densmore
Phone: 769-3501
Phone: 631-1884
Phone: 543-8748
Phone: 769-3501
Phone: 897-2402
Phone: 538-3083
Phone: 657-2256
Phone: 369-2876
Staff: Executive Director: Henry Vissers; Operations Manager:
Donna Langille; Financial Services Officer: Krista Vroegh; Administrative Officer: Shelly MacKenzie; Communications Officer: Wanda
Hamilton; Farm Safety/EFP Coordinator: Trevor Davison, EFP Staff,
Paul Brenton, Lynda Weatherby, Janette McDonald
60 Research Drive, Perennia Innovation Park, Bible Hill, N.S.
Ph: 893-2293 Fax: 893-7063
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.nsfa-fane.ca