Farm vs. Factory: an important interview with Avondale Sky Winery’s Karl Coutinho about the impact the Premier’s new Commercial Wine Support Program will have on our Nova Scotia farm wineries. #nspoli #nsloyal ?

A big thanks to Dal Ag Campus for inviting Chicken Farmers of Nova Scotia for their poultry themed Aggies in the Community Dinner last evening. The menu, prepared by chef Peter Welton, was “Poultry Perfect”👌

OPINION: Liberals’ disdain for agriculture showcased in senators’ “let them eat cake” actions on C-234
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Despite existing exemptions from carbon fees, Manitoba farmers say high energy bills keep them from making efficiency upgrades. Enter federal bill C-234, which environmental experts call another hole in Canada’s flagship climate policy. via Julia-Simone Rutgers
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I rose in the Senate of Canada Chamber tonight to speak to the amendment on Bill C-234. Our farmers, ranchers and growers matter! #CdnAg #CdnPoli youtu.be/7fSBYUlAiTI

Lola and I are spending the evening as trail monitors for the Town of Kentville and Landmark East School Annual Pumpkin Walk! It’s a beautiful evening to take a walk outside and support a great cause!

Had a great evening representing Chicken Farmers of Nova Scotia at Devour! last evening! Thanks to Chicken Farmers of Canada Young Farmer Program participant and one of Chicken Farmers of Nova Scotia’s new entrant, Rachel for attending with me!
#iheartchickenfarmers Chicken Farmers of Canada

Celebrating a 9th Birthday with the Toronto Blue Jays! Definitely a #NextLevel experience! Go Jays!!

Today, September 1st, marks the beginning of National Suicide Prevention Month.

Let’s come together, not just this month, but every month, to drive forward this crucial conversation.
#WeTalkWeGrow

Interested in helping to protect and nurture the mental health and well-being of Nova Scotia’s farming community?

Learn more about how you can become a We Talk. We Grow. Champion by emailing NSFA’s Farmer Wellness Coordinator: [email protected]

Heavy rains have impacted roads and bridges.
Be alert to hidden hazards under standing water.

Washouts & ground saturation may make roads unstable - avoid road shoulders

Road closures and detours here: 511.novascotia.ca or call 511
Report a road hazard at 1-844-696-7737

We are so proud to lead #CFAFPT23 Roundtable in #NewBrunswick . We are grateful to all the FPT AG Ministers for engaging & critical discussions pertaining to Sustainable AG & how we can nationally work together to achieve success for CDN farmers/ranchers & Canada. #cdnag #cdnpoli

Great afternoon CFA Thanks for inviting Chicken Farmers of Canada to be a part of this afternoons panel presentation, and networking with #CdnAg Ministers. Always a pleasure to be a part of these discussions.

Depression’s lesson to me: when the day is good- live for today. When the day is bad- live for tomorrow.
#SickNotWeak

In Case You Missed It: Watch our interview with CTV Regina about the launch of AgTalk, a peer-to-peer support platform powered by Togtherall for everyone involved in agriculture! 🎥📺

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🌾👥 AgTalk is a safe and anonymous space, powered by Togetherall,…

Second stop in #NS today was Bayview Poultry Farms! I learned about the hard work of Nova Scotia’s egg producers and their contributions to #CdnAg . Thank you to the Jennings family for hosting me! #AgMatters #NS ag Get Cracking Egg Farmers Egg Farmers of NS

Children will soon be out of school for the summer!

Click here for an article by Jana Davison of the Progressive Agriculture Safety Foundation about keeping children safe on the farm over summer break. ow.ly/1HFW50OQKhG