Nova Scotia Cattle Producers

10/20/2026

Join is at Atlantic Stockyards Ltd for our Annual Fall Breeding Stock Sale on Saturday October 24, 2026.

10/15/2026

Update: Due to low registration, the in-person sessions scheduled for Windsor, Melvern Square, Nappan, Mabou and Antigonish have been cancelled.

The in-person Truro session will proceed as planned. This session will be held from 1:00 - 2:30 pm on Friday, October 16, at Lorraine Building, 74 Research Dr, Bible Hill, NS B6L 2R2.

If planning to attend, please register for one of the upcoming sessions:

- Truro: Oct. 16 from 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Lorraine Building, 74 Research Dr, Bible Hill, NS B6L 2R2

- Virtual Option: Oct. 16 from 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
A Zoom link will be emailed by 10 AM on Oct. 16. Please ensure your email address is correct when filling out the registration form.

- Virtual Option: Oct. 19 from 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
A Zoom link will be emailed by 3:00 PM on Oct. 19. Please ensure your email address is correct when filling out the registration form.

Register here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=EzOyjnXORUOlail6JBK028mgkAvXB0tCiJ7MZg2bQpBUOERVWEZLSUxJSDZVVk1OUEtDTkk0VFZXRi4u

10/15/2026

Dive into our extensive resources on the topic that interests you. It's like a masterclass to be explored at your own pace.

10/15/2026

Registration is open for the NSFA Farmers’ Forum 2026!

We’re looking forward to bringing Nova Scotia’s agriculture community together under this year’s theme, Advancing Agriculture Together.

Whether you’re joining us again or attending for the first time, your voice matters. Every perspective adds to the conversation and helps strengthen our collective voice as we work together to advance agriculture in Nova Scotia.

Mark your calendar, bring your questions and come ready to connect with fellow farmers, industry partners and agricultural leaders. Together, we’ll share ideas, explore challenges and opportunities, and help shape the future of our industry.

📅 December 2–3, 2026
📍 Best Western Glengarry, Truro

View the draft agenda and event details: www.nsfa-fane.ca/farmersforum

Register online: www.tinyurl.com/farmersforum2026

10/14/2026

Registration is now open for the Beef Cattle Research Council's 2027 three-part  webinar series, which will dig into topics impacting a beef producer's bottom line.

10/13/2026

Livestock Information Sessions:
2025 Canada-Nova Scotia Drought Recovery Initiative

Department of Agriculture staff are hosting information sessions to provide an overview of the livestock stream of the 2025 Canada-Nova Scotia Drought Recovery Initiative including recent updates.

This will include program details, the application process, and an opportunity for questions and answers. There is also a virtual option available.

Updates to the 2025 Canada-Nova Scotia Drought Recovery Initiative program can be found here: https://newsletter-mailings.novascotia.ca/ext/click/go/abbc0b14357906e1708630cb8b9c2caf/32949a4d82b984805316ac93c0b66ecc/b32ab2d82b0b1b0e83f0d29a9e43fc1e

Register here for upcoming sessions: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=EzOyjnXORUOlail6JBK028mgkAvXB0tCiJ7MZg2bQpBUOERVWEZLSUxJSDZVVk1OUEtDTkk0VFZXRi4u

• Windsor: Oct. 15 from 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
O'Brien Building (Hants County Exhibition Grounds), 221 Wentworth Rd, Windsor, NS B0N 2T0

• Melvern Square: Oct. 15 from 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
The Melvern Square Community Centre, 165 Bridge Street, Melvern Square

• Nappan: Oct. 15 from 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
NSDA Office, 4016 HWY 302, Nappan, NS B0L 1C0

• Truro: Oct. 16 from 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Lorraine Building, 74 Research Dr, Bible Hill, NS B6L 2R2

• Virtual Option: Oct. 16 from 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
A Zoom link will be emailed to you by 10am on October 16. Please ensure your email address is correct when filling out the registration form below.

• Mabou: Oct. 19 from 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Gaelic College Mabou Campus, 32 MacDonald Rd. Mabou, NS B0E 1X0

• Antigonish: Oct. 19 from 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Microtel, 62 Nova Landing, Antigonish, NS B2G 0G6

10/08/2026

10/05/2026

Do you have questions about how the Maritime Livestock Price Insurance Pilot Program works?

Contact Geoff Larkin by email [email protected] or phone 902-957-2626

10/05/2026

10/05/2026

Mark your calendars, Cape Breton!