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August 7, 2015
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Local girl eager to put dairy skills into practice overseas
Megan Wynn didn't expect to break down in tears during a recent class.
The 18-year-old from Crowes Mills still can't believe she will be attending the European Young Breeders School in Battice, Belgium Sept. 2 to 6.
"I found out while I was in physics class (at Cobequid Educational Centre) in June and I started to cry. I'm so excited. There's no words to describe it ... it hasn't sunk in yet," Megan told the Truro Daily News.
Megan enjoys hands-on learning, which she receives through 4-H and her job on Cobequid Holsteins Farm in Masstown. Because of her skills, she has been chosen as one of six young Canadians to participate in a breeders school and competition in Belgium next month. Monique Chiasson - Truro Daily News
To read the full story click here...
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Lowbush Blueberry Development Program
After many months of working closely with provincial and federal government partners, the new Lowbush Blueberry Development Program was announced at the WBPANS Field Day, July 18 at Millen Farms.
This program has two distinct components;
1) Lowbush Blueberry Levelling and Improvement for Field Productivity
And
2)Lowbush Blueberry Expansion
The application deadline for this program is August 18, so if you are interested in submitting a proposal and have not already done so, there are less than two weeks left to get it in.
The details of the program, including eligibility guidelines and application forms can be found on the Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture's website, at:
The official announcement for the new program can be found here:
http://novascotia.ca/news/release/?id=20150720001
If you need further information or assistance, please contact the WBPANS office, Monday - Thursday, 8:30-2:30 at 902-662-3306.
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Updated Guide to Surface Water Withdrawals
The Nova Scotia Department of Environment updated the Guide to Surface Water Withdrawals to clarify the submission requirements for new applications, renewals and amendments. Applications are classified into three categories, based on the water source and environmental risk.
The updated guide features:
- Definitions, descriptions and terms
- Submission requirements, organized by category, in an easy to view table
- Examples for golf courses, crop irrigation, manufacturing and other uses
To read more or to download the guide, visit the Guide to Surface Water Withdrawal Approvals website.
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AgWeather Atlantic Webinars
AgWeather Atlantic is offering producers more localized weather and climate information, along with new and exciting tools to aid producers and crop advisors in improving on-farm business risk management. To find out more information about AgWeather Atlantic please visit our "NEW" posted webinar:
http://atl.agrometeo.org/index.php/weather/local (click on the AgWeather Atlantic Webinar icon: located on the left-hand side of the home page). This webinar will provide producers and crop advisors an overview of what AgWeather Atlantic is, what it can offer your farming operation, and it will help users navigate around the website. Please also stay tune for webinar #2. Webinar #2 should be available soon and will provide specifics on the AgWeather Atlantic tools available (ie. bioclimatic models to help manage pests, a hay drying index, an alfalfa fall harvest tool, corn heat units, etc.). Webinar #2 will explain how to use and interpret these tools, and will explain how they could potentially benefit your farming operation.
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August 4 - Meeting with EMO, Halifax (Henry)
August 5 - NS Fruit Growers Tour, Coldbrook (Henry & Maxine)
August 6 - Nominating Committee Conference Call, (Henry, Wanda, Dennis, Lloyd & Chris)
August 6 - Meeting with NS Institute of Agrologists, Bible Hill (Henry & Wanda)
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| August 18, Kentville Real Dirt on Farming |
| August 19, Bible Hill Real Dirt on Farming |
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August 21 & 22, Mic Mac Mall
Meet Your Farmer at the Mall
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August 28 & 29, Bible Hill
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September 22 - 24, Cole Harbour
Farmer for a Day
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November 2 - 13, Various NS Locations
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| January 26 - 27, Greenwich NSFGA Annual Convention |
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