125 releases issued in the specified time period for Agriculture and Marketing (to Sept. 00)
Harness Racing Commission Review Released
Agriculture and Marketing (to Sept. 00)
November 5, 2000 12:00 PM
Agriculture/Marketing--Harness Racing Commission Review Released
A review of the Maritime Harness Racing Commission released
today, Nov. 5, supports a continued role for the commission in
the region's harness racing industry. It also recommends a
stronger regulatory focus and a clearer mandate to ensure the
integrity of the industry and safety of participants.
Thanksgiving Food Safety Tips
Agriculture and Marketing (to Sept. 00)
September 29, 2000 1:58 PM
AGRICULTURE/MARKETING--Thanksgiving Food Safety Tips
Provincial food safety specialists want to make sure harmful food
bacteria stay away from your Thanksgiving celebrations.
Lunenburg County Hosts 4-H Provincial Show
Agriculture and Marketing (to Sept. 00)
September 29, 2000 9:15 AM
AGRICULTURE/MARKETING--Lunenburg County Hosts 4-H Provincial Show
Nova Scotia 4-H members and leaders will take part in the largest
independent provincial 4-H show in Canada from Friday, Sept. 29,
to Sunday, Oct. 1, at the South Shore Exhibition Grounds in
Bridgewater.
Pilot Loan Program for Beef Producers
Agriculture and Marketing (to Sept. 00)
September 1, 2000 10:49 AM
AGRICULTURE/MARKETING--Pilot Loan Program for Beef Producers
A pilot loan program to encourage and support marketing
opportunities in the province's beef sector was announced today
by Ernest Fage, Minister of Agriculture and Marketing.
Agricultural Development Institute Created
Agriculture and Marketing (to Sept. 00)
September 1, 2000 10:44 AM
AGRICULTURE/MARKETING--Agricultural Development Institute Created
Agriculture and Marketing Minister Ernest Fage today announced
the creation of an Agricultural Development Institute, part of
the province's ongoing initiative to find new ways to service the
agricultural industry.
Agriculture Course Expands
Agriculture and Marketing (to Sept. 00)
August 23, 2000 3:30 PM
AGRICULTURE/MARKETING--Agriculture Course Expands
More Nova Scotia high school students will have an opportunity to
learn the ABCs of agriculture this fall.
Simple Steps to Safe Summer Food
Agriculture and Marketing (to Sept. 00)
July 13, 2000 11:01 AM
AGRICULTURE/MARKETING--Simple Steps to Safe Summer Food
Getting sick can quickly put a damper on your summertime fun.
Luckily, you can avoid foodborne illnesses like E.coli and
salmonella easily by following a few simple steps.
4-H Interprovincial Exchange Program
Agriculture and Marketing (to Sept. 00)
July 4, 2000 2:59 PM
AGRICULTURE/MARKETING--4-H Interprovincial Exchange Program
Five Nova Scotia 4-H members will experience customs and
lifestyles in other provinces as part of the 38th annual Royal
Bank of Canada 4-H Interprovincial Exchange.
Camp Rankin Opens for 28th Season
Agriculture and Marketing (to Sept. 00)
June 30, 2000 10:40 AM
AGRICULTURE/MARKETING--Camp Rankin Opens for 28th Season
Two hundred and forty 4-H members will embark on a summer
adventure when Camp Rankin, Nova Scotia's provincial 4-H camp,
opens for its 28th season this weekend.
Progress on Agricultural Services
Agriculture and Marketing (to Sept. 00)
June 28, 2000 3:55 PM
AGRICULTURE/MARKETING--Progress on Agricultural Services
Substantial progress has been made on a new and innovative way to
provide specialist services to the agricultural industry
announced Agriculture and Marketing Minister Ernest Fage.
4-H Members Prepare for Atlantic Showcase
Agriculture and Marketing (to Sept. 00)
June 23, 2000 9:14 AM
AGRICULTURE/MARKETING--4-H Members Prepare for Atlantic Showcase
Seventy 4-H members from around Atlantic Canada are heading to
the Annual Eastern Breeders 4-H Showcase June 25 - 27 in Truro.
The 70 will learn animal management and preparation practices
from leaders in the agricultural industry.
4-H Prizes to Help Fund Education
Agriculture and Marketing (to Sept. 00)
May 4, 2000 12:17 PM
AGRICULTURE/MARKETING--4-H Prizes to Help Fund Education
The Nova Scotia Agricultural College in Truro will be the site of
this year's Provincial 4-H Weekend on Friday, May 5, and
Saturday, May 6.
4-H Members Attend Prestigious Conferences
Agriculture and Marketing (to Sept. 00)
April 20, 2000 11:39 AM
AGRICULTURE/MARKETING--4-H Members Attend Prestigious Conferences
Nova Scotia 4-H members discussed citizenship, diversity and
world hunger recently at two prestigious conferences.
Nova Scotia Wins Award for Food Safety
Agriculture and Marketing (to Sept. 00)
April 20, 2000 11:00 AM
AGRICULTURE/MARKETING--Nova Scotia Wins Award for Food Safety
Nova Scotia has won a national award for outstanding achievement
in public health and food safety.
Direct Funding to Farmers Increased
Agriculture and Marketing (to Sept. 00)
April 18, 2000 9:30 AM
AGRICULTURE/MARKETING--Direct Funding to Farmers Increased
Direct funding to farmers was increased in the recent budget said
Agriculture and Marketing Minister Ernest Fage.
4-H Members Attend National Career Conference
Agriculture and Marketing (to Sept. 00)
March 29, 2000 9:45 AM
AGRICULTURE/MARKETING--4-H Members Attend National Conference
Two 4-H members from Nova Scotia are heading to a national
conference in Winnipeg.
Farm Legislation To Move Forward
Agriculture and Marketing (to Sept. 00)
March 27, 2000 2:40 PM
AGRICULTURE/MARKETING--Farm Legislation To Move Forward
Legislation that protects farmers and also establishes a fair and
balanced process for settling disputes that arise out of farming
activities is moving through the House.
Nova Scotia Farmers Win in New Deal
Agriculture and Marketing (to Sept. 00)
March 23, 2000 4:30 PM
AGRICULTURE/MARKETING--Nova Scotia Farmers Win in New Deal
Nova Scotia farmers will be receiving almost 100 per cent more
federal funding under a new safety-net agreement negotiated today
between the province and Ottawa.
Agricultural Ambassadors Trained
Agriculture and Marketing (to Sept. 00)
March 23, 2000 9:00 AM
AGRICULTURE/MARKETING--Agricultural Ambassadors Trained
The province's agriculture industry will soon have some new
ambassadors to tell Nova Scotians what modern agriculture is all
about.
Addressing Poultry Industry Research Needs
Agriculture and Marketing (to Sept. 00)
March 21, 2000 1:00 PM
AGRICULTURE/MARKETING--Addressing Poultry Industry Research Needs
Industry and government have partnered to establish a new five-
year research position in poultry products at the Nova Scotia
Agricultural College.