by George Fullerton

From their home in Queenstown, N.B., Hugh and Mary Harmon feast on a panoramic view that stretches for miles. As their property slopes to the east, the view, sequentially, includes Otnabog Lake, the tree-lined channel of the Saint John River, Musquash Lake, and the expanse of Washademoak Lake.

by Stephanie Rogers

Farmers are stewards of the land and their animals. Progressive dairy farmers are constantly seeking opportunities to achieve greater financial stability and resilience. The high-performance herd certificate at Dalhousie University’s Faculty of Agriculture is designed for just such an individual. The program will be highly interactive and designed to help improve the herdsperson’s animal and herd management skills.

by Jay Woodworth

Christmas tree production is a staple industry in Nova Scotia and in Atlantic Canada as a whole. According to Statistics Canada, Nova Scotia’s annual Christmas tree exports are valued at more than $7 million. Approximately 90 percent of the trees harvested in Nova Scotia are exported out of the province, either through brokers or customers in Canada or abroad.