Canadian Agriculture Partnership Launches in Nova Scotia
The provincial and federal governments have launched a cost-shared program to support sustainable growth of Nova Scotia’s agriculture and agri-food sectors.
Department of Agriculture
LaPlanche Aboiteau Replacement Now Complete
Work to replace the LaPlanche Aboiteau in Amherst, has been completed.
Buildings Renamed to Honour Two Nova Scotians
Provincial government buildings housing staff of the Department of Agriculture in Bible Hill now bear the names of two Nova Scotians who worked diligently to help develop Nova Scotia’s agriculture sector.
Food Banks Benefiting From Farmer Donations
Nova Scotians most in need are benefiting from farmer donations of produce to food banks under the new food bank tax credit announced in Budget 2016-17.
Winners of 2016 Taste of Nova Scotia Awards
Taste of Nova Scotia recently awarded several Nova Scotian companies at the 2016 Taste of Nova Scotia Awards.
Meet a Farmer at the Mall
Nova Scotians were able to meet a farmer at Mic Mac Mall in Dartmouth on Aug. 19 and Aug. 20. Read the news release
New Apprenticeship Opportunities for Agriculture Equipment Technicians
A new training program for agricultural equipment technicians will provide in-demand opportunities for apprentices and help Nova Scotia farmers improve productivity
Welcome to the Department of Agriculture website.
The site is intended to answer questions quickly and be more user-friendly. Our home page now offers a more extensive menu, extra helpful descriptions, and new key links.
Crop Loss Information Form 
The Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture would like to better understand the effects of the June 3, 2018 weather event and the impact to all farm operations. We are asking all registered farms to complete the Crop Loss Information form .
Nova Scotia Farm Food & Events Calendar
This calendar is offered and managed by Perennia and the Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture, operated for the benefit of sharing information of interest to the agri-food community.
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Latest News
- Repeal of the Nova Scotia Provincial Exhibition Commission Act
- Government is taking steps toward the long-term sustainability of the current Nova Scotia Provincial Exhibition site in Bible Hill. - 2018/09/26 - 13:27 (full text)
- Changes to the Animal Protection Act
- Changes to the Animal Protection Act introduced today, Sept. 13 will strengthen the rules that protect animals in Nova Scotia. - 2018/09/13 - 13:16 (full text)
- Funding for 4-H Barn Infrastructure
- The next generation of agricultural leaders will benefit from extensive improvements to 4-H barn facilities in Bible Hill. - 2018/09/04 - 09:51 (full text)
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