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U-Picks for 2026

2026-06-25T12:45:21+00:00

This list will be updated as the season progresses: 

Strawberry U-Picks

Bob Ansems U-Pick
Location: 1949 Lakewood Road, Steam Mills, Nova Scotia
Hours: Open daily, check Facebook page for regular updates
Contact: (902)-679-0757; Facebook: Bob Ansems U-Pick

Fresh Harvest Farms and Market
Location: 5505 Upper Clyde Road, Clyde River, Nova Scotia
Hours: Varies, check Facebook page for updates daily
Contact: (902)-635-2573; Facebook: Fresh Harvest Farms and Market

 

HNS Member Private Group Tour at McCain Farms of the Future

2026-05-12T15:47:30+00:00

On behalf of our members, we are planning a private group tour with McCain Farms of the Future in Peel, NB on either July 16th or 17th!

For the sign-up form please see here and for more details please see here. When choosing a preferred date, please note there will be a travel day the day before the tour and early departure the day following. Transportation will be provided and a block of rooms at a nearby hotel will be available.

Enhanced Cost Share for Acreage Loss Plan

2026-05-12T15:06:37+00:00

We have partnered with Nova Scotia Crop & Livestock Insurance Commission to offer the Enhanced Cost Share for Acreage Loss Plan. With this plan, the Province of Nova Scotia may cover 50% of your producer premium for the 2026 and 2027 crop seasons. The application window has now closed.

For information, please click here.

Upcoming Perennia events

2024-01-10T17:22:25+00:00

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.

22nd Annual HNS Golf Tournament

2026-06-11T12:25:31+00:00

On Thursday, June 18, we hit the golf course for our 22nd Annual HNS Golf Tournament! As always, it is at the Berwick Heights Golf Course in Weston, NS, and we want to see you there! Team registration has now closed, but sponsorship opportunities remain available. Please consider supporting our organization and joining us in this annual celebration of our farmers! For sponsorship forms and more information – visit here! Be sure to take part in the fun!

Agri-TechE

2023-11-02T19:28:29+00:00

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!

Half Your Plate

2020-06-24T08:16:23+00:00

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. The campaign emphasizes how fun, practical and easy it is to prepare a wide variety of fruits and vegetables for meals and snacks at home, at school, at work, eating out or on the go! For more, including tips and recipes, visit halfyourplate.ca and also follow on Twitter at #halfyourplate.