Nova Scotia Institute of Agrologists

10/22/2026

If you're planning to attend next week's Fall Tour around Hants County, please make sure you register by end of day Friday!
➡️ Register here: https://forms.gle/XSmafGRaUetfckt19

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

Interested in discovering whether drone pesticide application is a good fit for your farm? Come learn from experts in the industry!

We’re hosting three workshops to discuss all things spraying and drones, focused on field crops and wild blueberries. You’ll learn where drone pesticide application can and cannot be efficiently used, the pros and cons of drone application, current research on drone spray patterns, see a demonstration of drone spraying including proper drone calibration and receive an update on drone pesticide application in Nova Scotia.

Register today: https://www.perennia.ca/eventer/exploring-drone-spraying-potential-in-nova-scotia-agriculture/

10/14/2026

Celebrating farmers and supporting the future generation of 4-H members one plate at a time.
Join us for night filled with fantastic food, conversation, music and more!

Purchase your tickets today by visiting rootedgala.ca

10/08/2026

There’s some fascinating research happening right here in Truro!

Dalhousie University’s Faculty of Agriculture is inviting the community to learn something new through its Community Scholar Series.

On October 15, Dr. Paul Manning will present Insects in the Digital Age, exploring the important role insects play in our ecosystems and how technology is changing the way we study them.

October 15 | 12–1 PM
MacRae Library, 135 College Road, Truro

A great opportunity to get curious and connect with the research happening in our own backyard!

10/07/2026

🔔 Reminder - registration for the 2026 Fall Tour closes October 23! ✨

✨ Registration is NOW OPEN for our Annual Fall Tour - occurring throughout Hants County on October 28 🍁

Please register before October 23 at: https://forms.gle/bHSAA6vgHcpaoi586

10/01/2026

Endless feeds. 24/7 news cycles. And more sources of information than ever before.

How do you, as an agronomist, extension professional, or organization supporting BMP adoption, cut through the noise and be a trusted source of information and support for producers deciding on adopting new practices?

Join FaRM and Matthew Blackshaw, Behavioural Science Fellow with Impact Canada, next Tuesday, October 6, for a presentation and discussion on how farmers go from information to implementation of new practices—and what role you play in this process.

Register here -> https://www.farmlearninghub.ca/pages/farm-events?item=from-information-to-implementation&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=2026_10_06_webinar&utm_content=

09/23/2026

✨ Registration is NOW OPEN for our Annual Fall Tour - occurring throughout Hants County on October 28 🍁

Please register before October 23 at: https://forms.gle/bHSAA6vgHcpaoi586

09/23/2026

Looking for an opportunity to give back to Nova Scotia's agriculture and agri-food sector?
FLB is seeking individuals interested in serving on its Board of Directors. Board members play an important role in supporting agriculture in Nova Scotia by sharing their knowledge, expertise, and perspectives while helping guide the organization's future.
If you have experience in agriculture, agri-food, business, finance, governance, legal, risk management, research, or community development, we encourage you to apply.
📅 Application deadline: October 20, 2026
➡️ Learn more and apply: novascotia.ca/abc