Have Your Say into Research
For all growers - Horticulture Nova Scotia Research Priority Setting Survey……..Don’t worry it is short! Help us narrow down and identify new priorities for future research efforts. Horticulture Nova Scotia collaborates on research projects with many other institutions. These projects aim to assist farmers by improving pest control, exploring different growing [...]
RBC Horticulture NS Innovator of the Year
Congratulations to Indian Garden Farms - Glen and Marilyn Hebb and their son, Matthew - of Hebbville, Lunenburg County, on being the 2024 RBC Horticulture Nova Scotia Innovator of the Year. It is recognition well-deserved; this farm exemplifies not only innovation, but creativity and a true sense of community. It [...]
Welcome to our newest HNS Honorary Members!
Congratulations to Marg, Mark, Peter and Roger Sawler on being awarded Honorary Memberships with Horticulture Nova Scotia in recognition of worthy contributions to the horticultural industry. Each Sawler family member has been an integral part of both our industry and their community, and we thank them for decades of dedication! [...]
Upcoming Perennia events
Perennia has many webinars and in-depth workshops upcoming for our growers; there is something to interest everyone, providing benefit to you and your farm! To view what is on the schedule, click on this link.
Polar Vortex Industry Recovery Program
The Polar Vortex Industry Recovery Program Phase 1 is now closed. In Phase 1, Stream 1 provided virus testing support for grapes and stream 2 provided maintenance recovery for eligible crops. Please watch here for news on Phase 2 as it becomes available.
Mascot Drawing Contest July 2023 Winner!
We are so excited to announce the winner of our Mascot Drawing Contest- 'Mr. Corn'! This awesome drawing was created by Chloe who is 8 years old! Congratulations on winning this contest, and enjoy the movies Chloe!