218 releases issued in the specified time period for Agriculture
Amendments to Agricultural Marshland Conservation Act
Agriculture
September 23, 2009 2:53 PM
AGRICULTURE--Amendments to Agricultural Marshland Conservation Act
Marshlands will be managed more efficiently with amendments to the Agricultural Marshland Conservation Act introduced today, Sept. 23.
Farms Welcome Visitors on Sept. 20
Agriculture
September 17, 2009 9:50 AM
AGRICULTURE--Farms Welcome Visitors on Sept. 20
Fifty-two Nova Scotia farms will welcome visitors on Sunday, Sept. 20 for the 8th annual Open Farm Day, an awareness event in the Maritimes that lets people learn more about local food production.
Minister Participates in the Eat Atlantic Challenge
Agriculture
September 4, 2009 11:19 AM
AGRICULTURE--Minister Participates in the Eat Atlantic Challenge
NOTE: A social media version of this release, with photographs, audio and video clips, will be available later today, Sept. 4, at www.gov.ns.ca/news/smr/2009-09-04-eat-atlantic-challenge.asp .
Agriculture Minister John MacDonell is enjoying a day of eating locally produced food as part of his pledge to Eat Atlantic today, Sept. 4.
Incredible Picnic Cancelled
Agriculture
August 28, 2009 11:38 AM
AGRICULTURE--Incredible Picnic Cancelled
The Select Nova Scotia Incredible Picnic, scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 30, is cancelled because of the weather forecast indicating tropical force winds and heavy rain.
Minister Joins the Eat Atlantic Challenge
Agriculture
August 24, 2009 2:33 PM
AGRICULTURE--Minister Joins the Eat Atlantic Challenge
Agriculture Minister John MacDonell invites Nova Scotians to join him in his pledge to eat only Atlantic produced food on Friday, Sept. 4.
Incredible Picnic Postponed to Aug. 30
Agriculture
August 20, 2009 4:00 PM
AGRICULTURE--Incredible Picnic Postponed to Aug. 30
The second Incredible Picnic is being postponed because of the hurricane forecast.
Incredible Picnic Celebrates Local Food Across the Province
Agriculture
August 19, 2009 12:03 PM
AGRICULTURE--Incredible Picnic Celebrates Local Food Across the Province
NOTE: A list of Incredible Picnic communities and locations follows this release.
Farmers, chefs, musicians, and vendors will join together to celebrate local food at the 2nd annual Incredible Picnic on Sunday, Aug. 23, in communities across the province.
Fee Removed, Permit Remains for Roadside Live Lobster Vendors
Agriculture
August 19, 2009 9:20 AM
FISHERIES/AQUACULTURE/AGRICULTURE--Fee Removed, Permit Remains for Roadside Live Lobster Vendors
The province has removed the $40.53 permit fee put in place last fall for lobster fishermen who sell live lobster roadside, effective immediately.
Government Invests in Nova Scotia Agriculture Industry
Agriculture
July 14, 2009 9:01 AM
AGRICULTURE--Government Invests in Nova Scotia Agriculture Industry
Farmers and agri-food industries will be more competitive and profitable through new programs launched today, July 14.
Food Safety Tips for Summer
Agriculture
July 10, 2009 1:27 PM
AGRICULTURE--Food Safety Tips for Summer
Nova Scotians who want to make the most of their summer should keep food safety in mind.
Atlantic 4-H Members Learn Livestock Skills at Showcase
Agriculture
June 24, 2009 11:09 AM
AGRICULTURE--Atlantic 4-H Members Learn Livestock Skills at Showcase
For the 20th year, Atlantic 4-H members will learn technical livestock skills at the Eastern Breeders Incorporated 4-H Showcase, June 23-25 at the Truro Agridome.
Agriculture Featured at Museum of Natural History
Agriculture
June 5, 2009 11:14 AM
AGRICULTURE--Agriculture Featured at Museum of Natural History
Students in grades primary to 8 will learn about sustainable farming in Nova Scotia and the role farmers play in keeping the environment healthy when they visit an agriculture exhibition at the Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History in Halifax.
Young Nova Scotians Compete During Annual 4-H Weekend
Agriculture
May 7, 2009 2:21 PM
AGRICULTURE--Young Nova Scotians Compete During Annual 4-H Weekend
Woodsmen, public speakers and horse competitors will gather at the Nova Scotia Agriculture College in Bible Hill to compete in the annual provincial 4-H Weekend, May 8 and 9.
Pork Products Safe for Nova Scotians
Agriculture
May 4, 2009 3:12 PM
AGRICULTURE--Pork Products Safe for Nova Scotians
Nova Scotians can feel secure about the safety of their food, including pork products.
Residents Reminded to Take Caution With Water, Food
Agriculture
May 1, 2009 3:28 PM
ENVIRONMENT/AGRICULTURE--Residents Reminded to Take Caution With Water, Food
Residents in the Herring Cove-Spryfield area are advised to take caution with the quality of water, food and air as a result of the fire in the area.
Celebrating Agriculture by Reading to Students
Agriculture
May 1, 2009 10:30 AM
AGRICULTURE--Celebrating Agriculture by Reading to Students
Farmers across the province are celebrating Agricultural Literacy Week in Nova Scotia from May 4-8 by reading books about agriculture to students in grades 2 and 3.
Amendments to Agricultural Marshland Conservation Act
Agriculture
April 30, 2009 2:56 PM
AGRICULTURE--Amendments to Agricultural Marshland Conservation Act
Marshlands will be managed more efficiently with amendments introduced to the Agricultural Marshland Conservation Act today, April 30.
Agriculture Land Review Committee Formed
Agriculture
April 29, 2009 10:02 AM
AGRICULTURE/SERVICE NOVA SCOTIA/MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Agriculture Land Review Committee Formed
Nova Scotians will get a better picture of whether farm land in the province is adequately protected through the work of a review committee announced today, April 29.
Province Improves Food Safety For Live Lobster Consumers
Agriculture
April 28, 2009 12:18 PM
FISHERIES/AQUACULTURE/AGRICULTURE--Province Improves Food Safety For Live Lobster Consumers
The province is launching improved food safety standards for roadside points of sale of lobster.
Province Provides funds to SPCA
Agriculture
April 25, 2009 9:41 AM
AGRICULTURE--Province Provides funds to SPCA
The province announced $100,000 in funding today, April 25, to the Nova Scotia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA).