This is reminder that we are still in the process of suggesting areas we would most like to see protected in SW Nova Scotia. TREPA will submit its “official” list by the end of November. We seek member input.
See the previous post of August 2oth in the archives for more details. Contact Dan Earle, danearle@eastlink.ca for comments and additions to our list.
See also the list at www.southwestpaddlers.com
Eldon and Lucile White, Digby County, were winners of the 2011 Woodlot Owner of the Year award in Western Nova Scotia. For details of the award and they White’s efforts, click on the picture below.
Elton and Lucille White with award
WHERE and WHEN?
Cape Breton: Gaelic College (St. Ann’s): November 10, 2011 (8:30-4:30)
Yarmouth: NSCC Burridge Campus: November 22, 2011 (8:30-4:30)
DETAILS:
This workshop will feature the fundamentals of food preservation and food safety. Topics include:
Food safety concerns regarding preserving foods in jars, vacuum and other types of packaging
Cooking, refrigeration, and freezing of foods
In-home preparation, labeling, production logs, recalls and coding, and shelf life
pH, water activity and other food safety parameters
Presenters include Kathy Spencer and Doug Singer, food technologists from Dalhousie University, Steve Owen, technology advisor for NRC-IRAP Industrial Research Assistance Program and NS Dept. of Agriculture Food Protection and Enforcement staff. This team of specialists bring an incredible amount of knowledge and experience in food production and technology.
HOW TO JOIN:
$30 per person at registration, pre-registration required, lunch provided.
Payment by cheque or credit card, at pre-registration.
Forms available electronically from John Sollows (nhungjohn@eastlink.ca), Natalie Smith (natalie@hilltopcottagefarm.com), George Carmichael (CARMICGF@gov.ns.ca) or Brenda Wilson (taste@tasteofnovascotia.com )
To register, please mail, e-mail or fax completed form and payment to:
Brenda Wilson
Taste of Nova Scotia
36 Brookshire Court, Suite 14
Bedford, NS B4A 4E9
email: taste@tasteofnovascotia.com
Fax: 492-9286
Phone: 492-9291 (ext.: 114)
Workshops are coming up in November at the following locations:
Cape Breton: Gaelic College (St. Ann’s): November 10, 2011 (8:30-4:30)
Yarmouth: NSCC Burridge Campus: November 22, 2011 (8:30-4:30)
$30 per person, pre-registration required, lunch provided
This workshop will feature the fundamentals of food preservation and food safety. Topics include:
Food safety concerns regarding preserving foods in jars, vacuum and other types of packaging
Cooking, refrigeration, and freezing of foods
In-home preparation, labeling, production logs, recalls and coding, and shelf life
pH, water activity and other food safety parameters
Presenters include Kathy Spencer and Doug Singer, food technologists from Dalhousie University, Steve Owen, technology advisor for NRC-IRAP Industrial Research Assistance Program and NS Dept. of Agriculture Food Protection and Enforcement staff. This team of specialists bring an incredible amount of knowledge and experience in food production and technology.
You can get a registration form from John Sollows (nhungjohn@eastlink.ca) or Natalie Smith of the Tri-county Local Food Network (natalie@hilltopcottagefarm.com).
To register, please complete form and email or fax to:
Brenda Wilson
Taste of Nova Scotia
36 Brookshire Court, Suite 14
Bedford, NS B4A 4E9
email: taste@tasteofnovascotia.com
Fax: 492-9286
Phone: 492-9291 (ext.: 114)
The Fournier report, related to Marine Energu issues, released by the NS Department of Energy this week, includes an endorsement for planning and integrated coastal management. In particular see pages 26 to 32. Recommendations 8 to 11 are of relevance to our work for a coastal policy and legislation.
The latest word is that the long-awaited coastal strategy will be made public by the province the first week of October.
Here is the link to the report.
http://www.gov.ns.ca/energy/public-consultation/marine-renewable-energy.asp
