Here is an early March note to share a few upcoming events and programs.
New Brunswick Pruning Workshop
Saturday, March 14th
Hosted by the New Brunswick Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries and the Apple Growers of New Brunswick:
“Advancements in Apple Tree Pruning” with Mario Miranda Sazo, M.Sc., Cornell University.
Hosted by the New Brunswick Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries and the Apple Growers of New Brunswick:
“Advancements in Apple Tree Pruning” with Mario Miranda Sazo, M.Sc., Cornell University.
9:30 am - Registration - Grand room at the John Howard Society of Southeastern New Brunswick Inc., 140 Joyce Avenue, Moncton, NB.
10am - 12pm - Lecture by Mario Miranda Sazo
Lunch and refreshments will be provided.
1 pm - Afternoon pruning demonstration - Verger Irishview Orchard, main entrance near 2474 NB-115, Irishtown, NB.
**Registration in advance is required. E-mail Kendra.McClure@gnb.ca to register.**
No cost for Apple Growers of New Brunswick members, $20 for non-members.
Nova Scotia Fruit Growers' Association Spring Workshop
Afternoons of Wednesday, April 1 and Thursday, April 2
As we look forward to the upcoming season, the NSFGA Production Committee is pleased to announce the details of our annual Spring Workshop. This year's session theme is drought recovery.
Please mark your calendars for this 2-day event:
Classroom Session and Grower Panel
April 1st from 1:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Orchards Room, Kentville Research and Development Centre
Pruning Demonstration
April 2nd from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Location: TBD
We will share further details as they are finalized, and we hope you can join us!
Please mark your calendars for this 2-day event:
Classroom Session and Grower Panel
April 1st from 1:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Orchards Room, Kentville Research and Development Centre
Pruning Demonstration
April 2nd from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Location: TBD
We will share further details as they are finalized, and we hope you can join us!
2026-2027 Provincial Program Guidelines Now Available for Advance Review
- Advancing Clean Technologies (deadline: March 31, 2026)
- Agricultural Research and Innovation (deadline: March 31, 2026)
The following programs will begin accepting applications on April 1:
- Apiculture Sustainable Growth and Health
- Environmental Stewardship and Climate Change (IPM contractor fees, pheromone traps)
- Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility Agriculture Support
- Get Growing (small farm improvement of equipment and buildings)
- Limestone Trucking Assistance
- Market Opportunities and Diversification (digital marketing)
- On Farm Resiliency (deer fencing for orchard)
- On Farm Water Management (drainage and irrigation)
- Planning New Opportunities (succession plans, food safety, farm safety)
- Plant Your Roots (26-27 guidelines coming soon)
- Resilient Agriculture Landscape Program (pollinator habitat, windbreaks)
- Technology Adoption (innovative equipment for farms or packers)
The 2025-2026 Organic Certification Rebate Program is still accepting applications until March 15, 2026.
