Hello, everyone
Winter is here, and it is very lovely to see snow in blueberry
fields!
In this blog post, I will show you ways to find learning
opportunities and industry-related events. We hope you have a busy and
wonderful learning winter!
Take care,
Hugh
902-890-0472
1.
NSDA, NSFA and WBPANS E-Newsletters
Many of you get weekly and regular
e-newsletters from NSDA, NSFA and WBPANS. That’s great! They cover most of the events
that interest agricultural producers.
If you need to sign up for their newsletters,
please see the contact information below:
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NSDA: https://novascotia.ca/agri/programs-and-services/regional-services/.
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NSFA: https://nsfa-fane.ca/contact/.
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WBPANS: https://nswildblueberries.com/contact/.
2.
Perennia Events: https://www.perennia.ca/learning/agriculture-learning-opportunities/.
Perennia offers agricultural learning opportunities in virtual and in-person formats. Please check this page regularly. This page is also where you can register for Perennia-hosted events.
3.
Wild Blueberry Blog Event Calendar: http://www.novascotiawildblueberryblog.com/p/events.html.
Under the Event page, a calendar summarizes events that might interest wild blueberry growers.
Figure
1. Wild Blueberry Blog Event Calendar
4.
Upcoming Highlighted Events
Jan 27, 7-8 PM: NSDA Soil Analysis Virtual
Session
Feb 11, 12-1 PM: Perennia GITW Virtual
Webinar, Plant Eco-Physiological Responses to Excessive Water and Extra
Nitrogen Input
Feb 11, 1-4 PM: Protecting Pollinators
Information Session, in-person and virtual options available
Feb 12, 12-1 PM: Perennia GITW Virtual
webinar, Insect Management Updates – Blueberry Fruit Fly, SWD, European
Corn Borer and Spotted Lantern Fly.
*1 Pesticide Point Available!
Feb 19, 12-1 PM: Perennia GITW Virtual
webinar, Weed Management Program Development.
*1 Pesticide Point Available!
Feb 27, 12-1 PM: Perennia GITW Virtual
webinar, Drone Chemical Application Research and Policy Updates.
*1 Pesticide Point Available!
April 11-12: Maritime Wild Blueberry
Conference 2025. 750 Main St, Moncton, NB E1C 1E6. Please see the registration
and information sheet below:
