Events

This workshop provides an opportunity to learn how to properly and safely operate a chainsaw. Includes both theory and practical components.

FUN & LEARNING FOR CHILDREN AGES 7–18 YEARS OLD $10/child or $20/family Saturday 10am - 2pm October 20th- Yarmouth Fire Department     We have rescheduled and reformatted the Yarmouth session for a broader age group! 7 to 13 year olds — Learn how to stay safe while living in a rural community. Stations include … Continued

Come and see us at the Atlantic Poultry Conference!  

Come and see us at the Wild Blueberry Producers Association of Nova Scotia's Annual General Meeting!

NSFA will be holding their Annual Meeting November 29th and November 30th at the Glengarry Best Western in Truro.

Farm Safety Nova Scotia will be holding its Annual Meeting Friday, November 30, 2018. The meeting will be held in conjunction with the Annual Meeting of the Nova Scotia Federation of Agriculture at the Glengarry Best Western, Truro. 10:30am – Keynote Speaker Dr. Andria Jones-Bitton “The Human Side of Farming: Mental Health in Canadian Agriculture” 11:30am … Continued

Come by and visit us, NSFA and EFP at the Scotia Horticulture Congress!

Come by and visit us, NSFA and EFP at the Nova Scotia Fruit Growers' Association Annual Convention!

Join us for an interactive workshop where we discuss what matters to YOU when it comes to safety on the farm. Let's talk about what you worry about, not what regulations tell you to worry about. Let's work together to find solutions that work "in the real world," not just on paper! Lunch is included. … Continued

Do you know the hazards and risks on-farm and what tools you need to be safe?? Come out to Gear Up for Ag Health and Safety to learn about personal protective equipment (PPE) through fun interactive presentations and demonstrations! All participants attending this workshop will also receive a free PPE start-up kit! For participants 12 … Continued

Have you ever wondered how an Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) inspection occurs? What do inspectors look for on your farm? Is your farm ready for an inspection visit? Learn about how an OHS inspection works on a farm, what your requirements are and how to create a safe farm workplace. A "mock" inspection will … Continued