Pictou, North Colchester Federation of Agriculture

MOPC Warden Robert Parker, left, and Central Nova MP Sean Fraser were recently on hand to announce federal government funding for the MOPC's Rural Internet Pro...ject. The MOPC received $4.46 million from the federal government's Universal Broadband Rapid Response Fund that will expand the project's wireless capabilities. The County is also applying for more UBRR funding to help offset the cost of the project's fibre component. More details on the Monday's federal funding announcement can be found at: https://ruralnet.munpict.ca//mopc-receives-federal-fundin/

From last summer; a free resource that could be very useful if word is successfully spread!

Nice to see county councilors out supporting local farmers!

We are looking for a few motivated individuals to work our wild blueberry processing line. Position involves standing and removing unwanted berries from a movi...ng conveyor belt. This is a 4-5 week position starting second week of August. Sunday through Friday, weather and berry availability permitting. Also looking for an individual to do pressure washing during the evening. Covid precautions will be in place. Wages dependent on experience. Please contact 902-899-2816 for more details. Located in East Montrose. See more

Federal government announcement expected today OTAWA - The Trudeau government is expected to announce today significant, targeted financial support for farmers hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. The announcement will come just as some farmers are making decisions about whether to plant crops and others are considering whether they need to cull their cattle, pigs and poultry because of the reduced capacity of meat processing plants, which have proven particularly vulnerable to... the spread of the deadly coronavirus that causes COVID-19. The federal government has taken some small steps to cushion the blow to farmers but Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau has been promising for several weeks that more aid is coming. The Canadian Federation of Agriculture has been warning that financial assistance is urgently needed to protect against food shortages in Canada. Two weeks ago, the federation urged the government to make food security a top priority, second only to protecting the health of Canadians. "It was a large step to take, and while CFA does not mean to cause panic about food insecurity, we felt like there was no other option as our sector is at a tipping point where the consequences of a lack of meaningful support from our federal government will impact our domestic food supply," federation president Mary Robinson said in a statement issued on April 20. "As farmers make crop and animal production plans for 2020, we need to feel confident that we will not go broke due to COVID impacts on our farms and the food supply chain, that instead government has our backs." Robinson complained that the government has committed $500 million to other hard-hit sectors of the economy, including arts and sports, while just $50 million has been so far devoted to helping farmers cover the cost of isolating temporary foreign workers who enter the country to work on farms. "It is beyond frustrating to see our industry, that is both foundational and integral to the long term success of our country, seems to be largely ignored."

Memo released by F.A.R.M.S regarding SAWP, "It is important to clarify the overwhelming media attention and announcements today made by some Ministers in relati...on to temporary foreign workers entering Canada. Note, they are not valid." For the full memo, http://thegrower.org/news/urgent-update-sawp

Nominations now being accepted! Let us know who you would like to see recognized!

Join us for our upcoming Annual Meeting March 7, 2020! The workshop component will consist of a Beef Cattle Research Council representative, Ellen Crane, highlighting three online decision-making tools! RSVP's are due one week from today!

Attended farm Works seminar last night was a interesting presentation and would encourage others to look into it for start up or project capital

Nova Scotia research centre focuses on grazing.

Canada Ag Day is quickly approaching! Check out this Why Agriculture? Panel that will be taking place at Dalhousie Agricultural Campus!

Merry Christmas!