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August 21, 2015
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Horticulture Nova Scotia's Freggie (Luke Ettinger - Associate Director, Wanda Hamilton's son) and Maxine MacLean, Communications & Research Coordinator with the NSFA at today's Meet Your Farmer at the Mall taking place today and tomorrow at MicMac Mall, Dartmouth.
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Don't Forget
Open Farm Day
taking place
Sunday, September 20
For an up to date list of participating farms, visit
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Workplace Education Courses for Fall
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Business Essentials for your Farm Business
You decided to farm most likely because you enjoy working with livestock, crops and/or machinery. Few get into business because they enjoy the management necessities of a business! However running a business requires different skill sets beyond production. Through this course we will look at management skills to increase your success rate covering such topics as marketing, human resource management, record keeping, understanding financials, communication and negotiation skills, knowledge of business regulatory issues, inventory control, planning, organization, problem solving, strategic planning, succession planning, etc. The depth of each topic area will depend on the needs of the participants who sign up for the program.
This course will start on Monday, September 21 and run each Monday for nine weeks from 10 - 3 p.m. in the
Annapolis Boardroom, Perennia Innovation Park, 60 Research Drive, Bible Hill. To register for this opportunity to improve your management skills, contact Shelly MacKenzie at 893-2293 or [email protected].
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HR Training for Farmers
People are the foundation of every business, and as a business grows it typically requires input from more and more people. Managing the human resources of your business is essential for growth and success. This can be your greatest challenge, and improper HR practices can cost you time and money. Through this course we will explore foundational topics like communications and generational differences. We will also discuss various tools to manage human resources, all which will help you attain Employer of Choice status. We will discuss the process of hiring, maintaining and developing good employees, and employers responsibilities under the labour standards code, etc.
This course will start on Thursday, September 24 and run each Thursday for nine weeks from 10 - 3 p.m. in the
Annapolis Boardroom, Perennia Innovation Park, 60 Research Drive, Bible Hill. To register for this opportunity to learn proper HR skills, contact Shelly MacKenzie at 893-2293 or
[email protected].
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Financial Management for your Farm Business
Are you tired of wondering where your profits have gone?
Is your business positioned to optimize profits?
This 40 hour customized Workplace Education program will help your farm build the skills, knowledge and performance needed to take advantage of sound financial decisions.
Topics that could be covered:
* The Basics and Definitions
* Concepts of Bookkeeping
* Pricing Strategy
* Home Office and Vehicle Use
* Basic Farm Taxation
* Financial Statements
* Reporting Requirements
* Budgets and Cash Flows
* Financial Analysis
This course will take place on Tuesday evenings from 5 - 9 p.m. starting on September 22 and running for 10 weeks and will be held at the Lunenburg Campus of the NSCC.(Day and location subject to change)
If you would like to register for this worthwhile opportunity for your farm business, please call Shelly MacKenzie at 893-2293 or email
[email protected]
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Maritime Limousin Association Annual Meeting
The Maritime Limousin Association's Annual Meeting and Junior Heifer Show will be held as part of an Open House taking place at Balamore Farms in Great Village on September 12th and 13th. The Annual Meeting will be on the 12th with the Junior Heifer Show and Farm tour on the 13th.
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August 21 & 22, Mic Mac Mall
Meet Your Farmer at the Mall
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August 28 & 29, Bible Hill
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September 22 & 23, Bible Hill
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September 22 - 24, Cole Harbour
Farmer for a Day
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November 2-13, Various Locations
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| January 26 - 27, Greenwich NSFGA Annual Convention |
Current Electronic Newsletters
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Job Postings
Current agricultural job postings can be found
here...
If you are a member and have an employment opportunity on your farm or agri-business, please send the details to
[email protected]
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