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October 23, 2015


NSFA Annual Meeting

Don't forget to mark your calendars for the upcoming Annual Meeting of the Nova Scotia Federation of Agriculture to be held on November 26 & 27 at the Best Western Glengarry, Truro.
To view the agenda click here...
If you plan to attend, please fill out and return a registration form available here... 
Tractor Operator Safety Course

Farm Safety Nova Scotia is pleased to announce that we have partnered with Extended Learning of Dalhousie Faculty of Agriculture to offer Tractor Operator Safety Training to participants of all ages in numerous locations across the province. This course will be available at discounted rates to registered farms and 4-H members.
 
This course is designed to increase awareness and test competency of tractor operatorswith regards to safe operation and use of farm tractors and implements. Participants must have a valid Nova Scotia Class 5 or 8 driver's license.
 
Date and Location: November 21-22 - Dalhousie Agricultural Campus, Bible Hill
Cost: $225/person
 
For more information or to register visit  
Farm Safety Workbook Industry Consultation

Do you need health and safety resources on your farm? Would you like a resource to help you work through your health and safety requirements? Is there information you are looking for but haven't been able to find?
 
Farm Safety Nova Scotia is looking for your input in the development of the Farm Safety Workbook. The objective of the Workbook is to be a complete resource to help farmers improve the management of health and safety on the farm and address basic regulatory requirements. It is important to us that the Workbook meet the needs of the farmer so we are hosting a consultation to provide you with an opportunity for input.
 
The industry consultation will be held Thursday, November 5th from 9am-12pm at the Annapolis Boardroom, NSFA Office, Bible Hill. Please RSVP by November 2nd.
 
If you are interested in attending or have further questions please contact us at info@farmsafetyns.ca or (902)893-2293.
Farm Equipment Auction
 
Retirement auction for Carlin Connors owner of Connors Dairy Farm
1703 Summerside Road
Antigonish County, NS
 
Friday Nov. 27th, 2015 at 12 noon (sharp!)
 
Selling all equipment including: late model John Deere tractors, hay/forage equipment, tillage, barn equipment, tools, etc...( see attachment for details)
 
For more information contact:
Jody Smallman - Auctioneer
902-890-9694
 
For a complete auction listing in the coming days, or to register for live internet bidding please go to the Jardine Auctioneers website at:
 
Where We've Been
October 21 - Chamber of Commerce Presentation, Truro (Henry, Wanda & Maxine)
October 21 - Lunenburg/Queens Annual Meeting, Newcombville (Henry)
October 23 - Commodity Manager's Meeting, Bible Hill (Henry, Wanda, Maxine & Carolyn)
October 24 - Cumberland Federation Annual Meeting, Linden (Henry & Chris)
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Current agricultural job postings can be found here...
If you are a member and have an employment opportunity on your farm or agri-business, please send the details to info@nsfa-fane.ca .   

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