Along with regular NSCP business, the day will include updates on the Nova Scotia Grass Fed Research Project, the Federal/Provincial Meat Hygiene Project a presentation on beef genetics from bioBeef as well as a speaker panel which will discuss climate change and how it will impact beef production in the Maritime Provinces.

Please plan to attend!

2012 AGM Notice [PDF]

2012 AGM Draft Agenda [PDF]

Along with regular NSCP business, the day will include updates on the Nova Scotia Grass Fed Research Project, the Federal/Provincial Meat Hygiene Project a presentation on beef genetics from bioBeef as well as a speaker panel which will discuss climate change and how it will impact beef production in the Maritime Provinces.

The AGM book will be posted on Tuesday February 21st.   Please plan to attend!

2012 AGM Notice [PDF]

In this one-day course, participants will learn about the proper handling , storage and use of livestock medicines.  Course materials will coincide with on-farm food safety programs and will lead to improved consumer confidence.

The course will be on Tuesday March 6, 2012 at room 254 Haley Institute at the NSAC.

For more information please see 2012 Brochure Livestock Medicines [PDF]

Notes:

Vaccinated cattle will be uniquely identified, all cattle will be sold by order of arrival. Vaccinated cattle must be accompanied by a vaccination declaration.

Producers are encouraged to pre register all feeder cattle as early as possible – ASL will be list pre registered cattle on their website.

For more information please visit the Atlantic Stockyards website

Jennifer MacDonald, Chair of the New Brunswick Cattle Producers, was elected as President with Jim Fraser, Nova Scotia Cattle Producers  as Vice President. The Chairs of the Research Committee and the Programs and Policy Committee are Peter Verleun, and Brian Morrison,PEICattle Producers.

Producers and representatives of the Maritime beef industry initially met at Memramcook, New Brunswick about a year ago to start developing a strategic plan for the region’s producers.

“The planning process recognized a lot of common ground for cooperation across the Maritimes” states John Tilley, Chair of the Nova Scotia Beef Producers.  “While beef producer groups in each of the Maritime Provinces will continue to work on improving the sector for their Provincial members , a number of strategic initiatives were identified where a regional approach is both logical and efficient.”

Five key priorities for the Maritime Beef Council were identified in the strategic plan including cooperating to improve: profitability for producers, connections to markets, collaboration within the Maritime beef industry, the Maritime industry’s capacity, and the stature of the industry.

“The first initiative is to establish a research committee to identify producer priorities for research in the region” states Peter Verleun, Chair of thePEICattle Producers.  “The committee will facilitate dialogue between producers and research institutions to enhance research efforts in the region.

“The Maritime Beef Council provides a formalized vehicle to work on regional projects and, where appropriate, to represent beef producers across the region with a united voice.”  says Jennifer MacDonald.  “I am pleased that we have started this process, and look forward to working as a region to make our sector more viable in the future.”

Please click here for the tentative Zone Meeting Agenda Zone Meeting Agenda [PDF]

This year is an election year in Zone 1 (William Cox) and Zone 4 (John Tilley), a Member-at-Large (David Lavers) will be elected at the AGM.

Members are reminded that they can attend any of the Zone Meetings but will only be able to vote (where applicable) in their Zone.

Storm dates will be the same evening the following week.

Please click here for the tentative Zone Meeting Agenda Zone Meeting Agenda [PDF]

This year is an election year in Zone 1 (William Cox) and Zone 4 (John Tilley), a Member-at-Large (David Lavers) will be elected at the AGM.

Members are reminded that they can attend any of the Zone Meetings but will only be able to vote (where applicable) in their Zone.

Storm dates will be the same evening the following week.

For the poster, please click below.

Beef Information Session [PDF]

Notes:

Vaccinated cattle will be uniquely identified, all cattle will be sold by order of arrival. Vaccinated cattle must be accompanied by a vaccination declaration.

Producers are encouraged to pre register all feeder cattle as early as possible – ASL will be list pre registered cattle on their website.

For more information please visit the Atlantic Stockyards website

Beef Workshop 2012 [PDF]

Beef Consumer Trends By: Andrew Knight, Sr. Planning & Development Officer, NSDA
How do consumers view beef? What impacts their purchases of beef? This presentation answers these questions by highlighting retail, consumption and consumer trends of beef and the niche markets of natural, organic and grass-fed beef. If you are looking to sell to niche markets, this presentation will explain why you should pay attention to social conscious consumer trends.

NSDA Programs By: Steven Tattrie, Acting Program Coordinator, NSDA
Updates on upcoming department programs
NSDA Regulations &Food Safety By: William Feltmate, Senior Meat Inspector, NSDA
Slaughter regulations & food safety

Production Extension By: Jonathan Wort, Beef/Sheep Specialist, AgraPoint
Working together to get more value from local beef

Come talk to other Nova Scotia Beef Producers….Explore new business opportunities…..Find out what’s new!
Where: Fire Hall, Aylesford, Nova Scotia – February 7/2012
Best Western, Bridgewater, Nova Scotia – February 8/2012
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00 PM
Cost: $0
Info: Ron at 679-6026 or YOUNGRV@gov.ns.ca