Farm Safety Nova Scotia

Christmas Tree Safety Plans - English

OHS Act & Regulations - Guides, Checklists, and Factsheets

Training & Workshops

Christmas Tree Safety Plans - Spanish NEW

Transportation Guidelines for Nova Scotia Farmers

What is Endorsement Testing?

Sustainability Series

Farmer's Safety Rally - Farmers Safety & Toolbox Meeting Templates

Hiring Contractors

Farm Safety for Kids

Mind the Gap - FARM FARM FARM

Peer-Reviewed and University Literature

Best Management Practices to Protect Water Quality and the Environment

Proceedings of the 10th International Christmas Tree Research & Extension Conference

Sixth International Christmas Tree Research & Extension Conference

UNB WSTC Quarterly Science and Innovation Trends Fall 2020

Christmas Tree Production Best Management Practices to Protect Water Quality and Environment



 
 
 



	

Determining the Relationship Between Needle Nutrition and Post-harvest Needle Retention in Balsam Fir (Abies balsamea (L.) Mill.)
 
 
 



	

Ethylene Exposure Duration Affects Postharvest Needle Abscission in Balsam Fir (Abies balsamea L.)
 
 
 



	

Effect of light emitting diodes (LEDs) on postharvest needle retention of balsam fi r (Abies balsamea L.)
 
 
 



	

Fire Hazard PDF
 
 
 



	

Fine root production varies with climate in balsam fir (Abies balsamea)
 
 
 



	

Timber cruising handbook
 
 
 



	

Exotic Conifer Association
 
 
 



	

Integrated Pest Management Field Guide For Christmas Tree: Douglas Fir, True Firs, Spruce
 
 
 



	

Impacts of Wet-Dry Cycles and a Range of Constant Water Contents on Carbon Mineralization in Soils under Three Cropping Treatments
 
 
 



	

Needle longevity of balsam fir is increased by defoliation by spruce budworm
 
 
 



	

Post-Emergent Control of Nuisance Cones in Fraser Fir Christmas Tree Plantations
 
 
 



	

Delphinella shoot blight and Grovesiella canker on Abies lasiocarpa in western USA
 
 
 



	

Insects and Diseases of Balsam Fir Christmas Trees - Natural Resources Canada
 
 
 



	

Impacts of Wet-Dry Cycles and a Range of Constant Water Contents on Carbon Mineralization in Soils under Three Cropping Treatments
 
 
 
CTCNS Journal Articles & Literature Reviews



	

1-MCP Ethylene Inhibitor/ Needle Abscission, Literature Review
 
 
 



	

Dispelling Myths About the Real Christmas Trees
 
 
 



	

Succession Planning Report - CTCNS Journal Report Summer 2021
 
 
 



	

Soil Organic Matter & Carbon Potential of Christmas Tree Lots
 
 
 
Nova Scotia Resources



	

Climate Change Adaptation Strategy for Nova Scotia’s Christmas Tree and Greenery Industry
 
 
 



	

Inventorying Christmas Trees in Natural Stands
 
 
 



	

History of the Nova Scotia Christmas Tree Industry
 
 
 



	

GOREAL Advertisement
 
 
 



	

Integrated Pest Management Factsheets Download
 
 
 



	

Tips for Caring for Natural Christmas Trees Download
 
 
 



	

Department of Natural Resources and Renewables
 
 
 



	

Tick Safety
 
 
 



	

Insectary Notes - NS Dept. of Natural Resources Forest Health
 
 
 
Pest and Weed Guides



	

Balsam Twig Aphid- Guide
 
 
 



	

Balsam Fir Needle Rust- Guide
 
 
 



	

Balsam Fir Needle Rust- Shearing Damage Info
 
 
 



	

Balsam Woolly Adelgid
 
 
 
Fertility



	

Nutrient Management Plans in Nova Scotia
 
 
 



	

Fertilization
 
 
 
Business Resources
Business Planning



	

Do Business in Nova Scotia
 
 
 



	

Futurpreneur - Business Plan Writer
 
 
 



	

Futurpreneur - How to Make Your Company More Innovative
 
 
 



	

Futurpreneur - Business Plan Essentials: A quick overview of what’s needed
 
 
 



	

Futurpreneur - Your Business Check Up: Annual Business Plan Review
 
 
 



	

Entrepreneur Cape Breton - Do you Want to Start a Business?
 
 
 



	

Entrepreneur Cape Breton - Do you want to grow you business?
 
 
 



	

Entrepreneur Cape Breton - Do You Have a Business Idea?
 
 
 



	

Business Plan Development - CBDC
 
 
 



	

Selling a Business - CBDC
 
 
 



	

Strategy & Planning - Farm Credit Canada
 
 
 



	

Economics - Farm Credit Canada
 
 
 



	

Next Level Skills Programs - Digital Nova Scotia
 
 
 
Financial Management & Risk



	

Futurpreneur - Tackling Your Cash Flow
 
 
 



	

Futurpreneur - getting the Most out of Each Start Up Dollar
 
 
 



	

Futurpreneur - Tracking Goals - Fillable Sheet
 
 
 



	

Futurpreneur - Understanding Entrepreneurial Finance
 
 
 



	

Futurpreneur - Cash Flow Template
 
 
 



	

Borrowing Basics - Farm Credit Canada
 
 
 



	

Understanding Debt - Farm Credit Canada
 
 
 



	

Understanding & Managing Cash Flow
 
 
 



	

Using Statements and Ratios to Assess Financial Success
 
 
 



	

Managing Financial Risk - Farm Credit Canada
 
 
 



	

Farm Tax Planning - FCC
 
 
 



	

Knowing your Cost of Production for Better Decision Making - FCC
 
 
 



	

Money & Finance - FCC
 
 
 



	

Financial Ratio Calculator - FCC
 
 
 



	

Financial Calculators - FCC
 
 
 



	

Loan Essentials - Farm Credit Canada
 
 
 



	

Willingness to Pay for Retail Location and Product Origin of Christmas Trees
 
 
 



	

National Risk Management Programs - Farm Management Canada
 
 
 
Insurance Planning



	

Co-operators Advisors - Shane Kennedy
 
 
 



	

MyStrategyUp - Business Management & Consulting
 
 
 



	

Co-Insurance, Building Values, and Insurance Policy Limits
 
 
 



	

Water Damage Protection
 
 
 



	

Whole Life Ascend - Guide to Understanding
 
 
 



	

Tax Q&A: Using Corporate Owned Life Insurance to Accumulate Wealth
 
 
 
Marketing



	

Futurpreneur - Sales & Marketing: Finding and Engaging your Customers
 
 
 
Best Management Practices



	

Contractors & Operators Best Management Practices Manual
 
 
 



	

Grading
 
 
 
External Learning Libraries



	

Futurpreneur - Resource Library
 
 
 



	

Rural Business - Entrepreneur Cape Breton
 
 
 



	

Youth - Entrepreneur Cape Breton
 
 
 



	

Veteran-Owned Business - Entrepreneur Cape Breton
 
 
 



	

Women in Business - Entrepreneur Cape Breton
 
 
 



	

Indigenous Owned Business - Entrepreneur Cape Breton
 
 
 



	

Black Person Owned Business - Entrepreneur Cape Breton
 
 
 



	

Newcomer/Recent Immigrant Owned Business - Entrepreneur Cape Breton
 
 
 



	

Learning Library - CBDC
 
 
 
Transition & Succession Planning



	

Farm Transition & FCC Knowledge
 
 
 



	

Focus on Farm Transition Series with Patti Durand - FCC
 
 
 



	

Nova Scotia Farm Succession Planning
 
 
 



	

Transition - Farm Credit Canada
 
 
 



	

Farm Succession Planning Demands That We Step Up Our Communication - Michigan State University
 
 
 



	

Selling a Business - CBDC
 
 
 



	

Introduction to Woodlot - Income Tax and Estate Planning Nova Scotia
 
 
 



	

What Christmas Trees Can Teach Us about Succession Planning - Leadership Nature
 
 
 



	

Seven Steps to Succession Planning - Robert Half
 
 
 



	

A Guide to Succession Planning: Passing on the Farm
 
 
 



	

Can you simplify transition by splitting the farm into two corporations? - Farm Credit Canada
 
 
 



	

Farm Transfers - Farm Credit Canada
 
 
 



	

Fair Vs. Equal - Family Decisions - Country Guide
 
 
 
Human Resources & Safety



	

Managing People - Farm Credit Canada
 
 
 



	

Online Courses (Machinery, Awareness, WHMIS) - NS Farm Safety
 
 
 



	

Personal Growth - Farm Credit Canada
 
 
 



	

St. John's Ambulance First Aid Training & Supplies
 
 
 
CTCNS Literature & Courses



	

Certification in Christmas Tree Grading Course
 
 
 



	

Media Page - Videos, Podcasts, Photos, etc.
 
 
 



	

Retailers Guide to Christmas Trees in Warm Climates
 
 
 



	

The Christmas Tree Forum
 
 
 



	

Establishing a New Christmas Tree Lot
 
 
 



	

Navigating Provincial Landscape Viewer
 
 
 



	

Developing a Lot Scouting Program
 
 
 



	

Shearing Christmas Trees
 
 
 



	

New Entrant Kit Guide
 
 
 



	

Using the Christmas Tree Pest Management Guide - Perennia
 
 
 



	

Mind the Gap - Farm Safety
 
 
 



	

Christmas Tree Genetics
 
 
 



	

Christmas Tree Needle Cast & Needle Blight Field Guide
 
 
 



	

Company Safety Programs
 
 
 



	

Optimal Soil Conditions for Christmas Trees
 
 
 



	

Gypsy Moth Trap
 
 
 



	

Safe Loading Practices for Christmas Trees
 
 
 



	

Small Scale Nursery: Collection and Starting Seedlings
 
 
 



	

Red Sorrel - Weed Guide
 
 
 



	

Narrow Leaf Goldenrod - Weed Guide
 
 
 
Equipment Centers & Repair



	

G & C Hughes Enterprises Ltd.
 
 
 



	

BAP Equipment Store - Sell and Service Forestry Equipment
 
 
 



	

Egedal Fertilizer Distributor
 
 
 
Nova Scotia Environmental Farm Plan



	

Enhancing Wildlife and Biodiversity
 
 
 



	

Farm Fuel Storage
 
 
 



	

Environmental Regulations Handbook
 
 
 



	

Field Sprayer Calibration
 
 
 



	

Constructed Wetlands Atlantic Committee on Land and Engineering
 
 
 



	

Calibration of Fertilizer Application Equipment On Farm
 
 
 



	

Agriculture BMPs with Municipal Drink Water Supplies
 
 
 



	

Atlantic Riparian Zones BMPs
 
 
 



	

Minimum Separation Distances for Agricultural Activities
 
 
 



	

On-Farm Pesticide Use
 
 
 



	

Pesticide Spill Kit Labels
 
 
 



	

Pesticide Storage and Handling
 
 
 



	

Shelterbelts: A Growing Investment
 
 
 



	

Soil Conservation in Nova Scotia
 
 
 



	

Soil Conservation Practices
 
 
 



	

Surface Drainage
 
 
 



	

Subsurface Drainage
 
 
 



	

The Effect of Subsoiling and Drainage Treatments on Soil and Crop Characteristics
 
 
 



	

Tree Row Volume
 
 
 



	

Where to Find Your Land PID
 
 
 



	

Analytical Lab - Nova Scotia
 
 
 



	

Energy Efficiency, Conservation and Management
 
 
 



	

Green Energy Generation
 
 
 



	

Building Soils for Better Crops, Third Edition - SARE
 
 
 
Farm Management Canada



	

National Risk Management Programs
 
 
 



	

National Farm Business Management Resource Center
 
 
 



	

2021 Farm Women Study
 
 
 



	

Mental Health and Farm Business Management
 
 
 



	

National Farm Leadership Program
 
 
 
Foreign Workers



	

COVID-19 Protocol for Temporary Foreign Workers Employed in Agriculture and Seafood Sectors - Government of Nova Scotia
 
 
 



	

Farm Workers - Government of Nova Scotia
 
 
 



	

Hire a temporary worker through the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program: Overview
 
 
 



	

Temporary Foreign Worker Program
 
 
 



	

Foreign Workers - Government of Nova Scotia
 
 
 



	

WorkVantage: International Workforce Solutions
 
 
 



	

Foreign Workers General Factsheet - Government of Nova Scotia
 
 
 



	

Protecting and Preserving Agricultural Land in Nova Scotia - NSDA
 
 
 



	

Aboriginal Perceptions Training - Government of Nova Scotia
 
 
 



	

Diversity & Inclusion - Nova Scotia Health
 
 
 



	

Christmas in Canada - The Canadian Encyclopedia
 
 
 
Other Agriculture Resources



	

NS Meet Your Farmer- Website
 
 
 



	

Meet Your Farmer- Colouring Book Download
 
 
 



	

NS Young Farmers Website
 
 
 



	

Learn About Farming- KREMP
 
 
 

	

		

			

		

	




                                                                            

                                                            

                        

                                            

                

            

        

            

        

            

                                    

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Buy Trees

                        
If you’re looking to buy wholesale Christmas trees, domestically or internationally, we can help.


 

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New Entrant Kit

                        
Want to start cultivating Christmas trees in Nova Scotia? We have the resources and support you need in our New Entrant Kit.

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Covid-19

                        
Christmas Tree Council of Nova Scotia Covid-19 Resources, protocol, and recommendations.

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