Farmers Growing a Healthy Future
Farmers Growing a Healthy Future
Horticulture Nova Scotia
Promoting Nova Scotia-grown berries and vegetables.
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- Job Opportunity!
The application period has closed for the term position of Climate Change Adaptation Coordinator. Thanks to all who applied!
- Innovator of the Year!
Congratulations to our HNS RBC Innovator of the Year – Bragg Lumber Company! Receiving the award on behalf of the company is Angus Ells, carrot farm manager, with the evening’s emcee, Philip Keddy!
- 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 systems or changing management practices. This survey will act as a tool to narrow down and identify new priorities for future research efforts. To complete the survey, click on this link: Click here. - 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
Phase 3 Industry Recovery Program application period is now closed. Thanks to all who applied.
- 21st Annual HNS Golf Tournament
The 21st Annual HNS Golf Tournament will be held on Thursday, June 19 at Berwick Heights Golf Course. Check back for updates and registration, coming soon!
- Agri-TechE
One benefit of being a Horticulture Nova Scotia member is you receive the additional bonus of a membership with Agri-TechE! Agri-TechE is a business-focused membership organization, supporting the growth of a world-leading network of innovative farmers, producers, scientists, technologists and entrepreneurs who share a vision of increasing the productivity, profitability and sustainability of agriculture. Want to learn more about this organization? Just click here!
- Do You Know What We Grow?
Horticulture Nova Scotia’s “Do You Know What We Grow?” campaign promotes our member farmers, the unique produce they grow, and the seasonal availability. For more information on the campaign, please click on the icon.
- Half Your Plate
Horticulture Nova Scotia is proud to be a supporter of the Canadian Produce Marketing Association’s Half Your Plate initiative! Half Your Plate is a healthy living alternative empowering Canadians of all ages to more eat fruits and veggies to improve their health while providing simple and practical ways to add a variety of produce to every meal and snack.