Horticulture Nova Scotia

10/17/2026

Congratulations to Earl Kidston, Nova Agri Inc., for being inducted into the Atlantic Agricultural Hall of Fame. After decades of dedicated service to our industry, the honour is well-deserved!

09/29/2026

Horticulture Nova Scotia will be closed Wednesday, September 30th
for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

09/16/2026

There is truly nothing quite like the incredible taste of fresh, locally grown food harvested right here in Nova Scotia! 🍎🥕🥦

When you buy local, you aren't just bringing the best flavors to your kitchen table, you are directly supporting our hardworking Nova Scotia farmers and the families who keep our vibrant agricultural community growing strong season after season.

Whether you're visiting a local grocery store, farm market, or connecting directly with our agricultural community, eating seasonally is a wonderful way to invest in our local economy.

Curious about what’s currently in season and ready to pick up today? Take a look at our complete availability guide to plan your meals:
👉 https://horticulturens.ca/education/produce-availability/

Let’s celebrate our growers and taste the very best of what Nova Scotia has to offer! 🚜💚

09/01/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who attended HNS and partners’ Precision Agriculture Day on August 26th at Dalhousie University! From drones and iNaturalist to agrivoltaics and smart‑spraying systems, the day showcased exciting research and practical tools for on‑farm innovation.

Grateful for our incredible speakers, the Dalhousie Extended Learning team, and all collaborators who helped bring this event to life.

Extended Learning, Dalhousie Agriculture

08/12/2026

Excited to share the finalized agenda and speaker bios for HNS and partners' Precision Agriculture Day on August 26th at Dalhousie's Truro Campus! Join us to learn of innovative precision agriculture research that can be applied on-farm.

Register here by August 14th: https://registeratcontinuingeducation.dal.ca/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=14438390

07/29/2026

Please register! 🙂 We would love to have you join us!

Join HNS and partners on August 26th at Dalhousie Truro Campus to learn of innovative precision agriculture research that can be applied on-farm! This event will involve demonstrations and a chance to engage directly with researchers to learn of practical tools and technologies designed to enhance sustainability, efficiency, and productivity across diverse agricultural sectors.

Register here: https://registeratcontinuingeducation.dal.ca/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=14438390

07/22/2026

Join HNS and partners on August 26th at Dalhousie Truro Campus to learn of innovative precision agriculture research that can be applied on-farm! This event will involve demonstrations and a chance to engage directly with researchers to learn of practical tools and technologies designed to enhance sustainability, efficiency, and productivity across diverse agricultural sectors.

Register here: https://registeratcontinuingeducation.dal.ca/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=14438390

07/21/2026

Huge thank you to McCain Farms of the Future and everyone who joined us for such an incredible tour! This full-day experience offered valuable insight into sustainable practices and innovative technologies farmers can bring back to their own operations. Learn more about the day here: https://horticulturens.ca/2026-mccain-farms-future-tour/

07/13/2026

This Gazpacho recipe is fresh, local, and full of summer flavor. 🍅🥒🌿Simple, refreshing, and perfect for warm days!
Give it a try, and don't forget to support your local growers whenever you can! ❤️🌱

06/18/2026