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Jost Wines sold to Halifax businessman

[Malagash, NS] - The controlling interests of Jost Vineyards, Nova Scotia’s oldest and largest winery, have been sold.

Harry Sullivan

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• Beleaguered farm gets support from cattle producers Darrell Cole May 17, 2012
• Zann introduces bill to support exhibition, raceway May 17, 2012
• NSPE officials turn to town, residents for help May 17, 2012
• Stratford farmers seek noise exemption Mitch MacDonald May 17, 2012
• NS launches new Pollination Expansion Program May 17, 2012

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Alliance gives dairy producers access to new genetic testing services

Canada’s dairy producers have long recognized the benefits of identifying desired genetic traits in their herds. Now, with the creation of a new alliance, producers will have greater access to...

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• US COOL appeal hearing completed May 10, 2012
• Canada's award-winning pavilion helps net $21 million May 10, 2012
• DFC annual in St. John's May 10, 2012
• Young man hurt in farm accident May 2, 2012
• Input wanted on the beef cattle Code of Practice May 2, 2012

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Bramber farm family awarded for innovation

The who’s who of the provincial agricultural scene are taking note of an organic farm nestled far from prying eyes on a secluded property in Bramber.

Ashley Thompson

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• Maritime Angus Field Day in Crapaud May 17, 2012
• Preparing for the harvest Rudy Norman May 17, 2012
• Gold medal winning 2011 Lochview L'Acadie May 17, 2012
• Spectacular market! May 17, 2012
• Spring chickens May 10, 2012

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New hardwood research institute

Stephen Harper admits that money doesn’t grow on trees but he does believe that “trees can create prosperity.”

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• Branch to repay forest marketing board May 17, 2012
• Growing tall and strong Nancy MacPhee May 17, 2012
• NL's National Forest Week Contest expanded May 17, 2012
• Deal could earn NS Power $54M per year May 17, 2012
• Harvesting operation tour an eye-opening experience for students May 17, 2012

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National recognition for 'appleicious' project

Staff at Annapolis Valley newspapers ate their way to national success with the 10,000 apple campaign.

Jennifer Hoegg

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• l'UNF au NB offre une bourse de 1000$ May 17, 2012
• NFU in NB offers new scholarship May 17, 2012
• Federation of Nova Scotia Woodland Owners meeting May 11, 2012
• No ordinary tree May 2, 2012
• Where did the tree go? May 2, 2012

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