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THINKFARM is pleased to present:

From the Ground Up: Regional Workshops for Beginning Farmers

Join us at a location near you to learn some of the fundamental things you can do to move your farm business forward. We’ve put together a great program that touches on entrepreneurship, business management, marketing, and more! You’ll hear from professional speakers and local farmers about best practices for your farm business. Don’t miss this great opportunity to get ideas for improving your farm business and networking with other farmers and industry support organizations.

The workshop will be offered in the following locations:
Feb. 14 – Annapolis Basin Conference Centre, Cornwallis
Feb. 15 – Rodd Colony, Yarmouth
Feb. 17 – Coady Institute, St. F.X., Antigonish
Feb. 24 – Debert Hospitality Centre, Debert
Mar. 3 – Gaelic College, St. Ann’s
Mar. 24 – Best Western Hotel, Bridgewater

The registration fee is $20/person. For detailed agendas, speaker bios, or to register, please visit:
http://www.gov.ns.ca/agri/thinkfarm/fromthegroundup.shtml

For more information, contact Gina at the Western regional office
(902-638-2395) or email thinkfarm@gov.ns.ca

www.gov.ns.ca/thinkfarm
www.facebook.com/thinkfarmns

Nicole Burkhard, M.Sc. Agricultural Transition Officer

Silver Donald Cameron Speaking Tour

Take Charge! Saving Money, Creating Jobs and Helping the Planet

Well-known Canadian author, broadcaster and environmentalist Silver Donald Cameron is partnering with Efficiency Nova Scotia on a province-wide speaking tour to promote the benefits of energy efficiency. Take Charge! Saving Money, Creating Jobs and Helping the Planet will be presented in Yarmouth on February 1st at 7:00 pm at  th’YARC.  Admission is free.

For more information click on the logo below and select Silver Donald Tour tab: