Alumni Chronicles
As a Centennial project, NSAC has developed a new series of presentations focusing on the careers and achievements of NSAC Alumni. The Alumni Chronicles was designed as a series of afternoon social/seminars in an effort to showcase the accomplishments of our alumni. Each session will be given by a graduate who has made a significant contribution since graduation. This contribution may be scientific, entrepreneurial, social or in any other way which enhances our society. Please join us for fellowship and fun with our first presentation Friday, March 18th with Ms.Kyla Pierik, (Ag Economics, 1992) Apple Berry Farm Market, Bridgewater NS

Kyla Pierik is one of the owners of Apple Berry Farm Market, a privately owned independent retailer specializing in fresh fruit and vegetables, baked goods made from scratch, garden center in a park-like setting and gift items from their spectacular gift loft.

Kyla grew up on her family Century Farm in Berwick, N.S. where they produced 2 Million Certified strawberry plants annually, managed 150 acres of orchard and harvested over 120,000 quarts of strawberries and 25,000 pumpkins each year. Kyla currently lives on another farm outside Berwick N.S. (in the Annapolis Valley) with her husband David Pierik where they produce pumpkins for the Halloween fresh market.

Kyla Graduated from NSAC with a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics in 1992 and immediately began working with the Farm Credit Corporation (FCC) as a Credit Advisor in Charlottetown, P.E.I. and later in Kentville, N.S. After working with FCC for 7 years, she rejoined the family Farm Market operation and she and her husband purchased the shares the next year.

She has enjoyed returning to the family business and is proud of the achievements of the business during the past. In the Fall of 2001 Apple Berry was presented with the Entrepreneurial Achievement Award for Business Excellence from the Bridgewater and Area Chamber of Commerce. In January 2002 they were named the Eastern Regional Retailer of the Year from the Canadian Gift and Tableware Association as well as one of the top three Farm Markets in North America by the North American Farmers’ Direct Marketing Association.

Kyla will be speaking about personal experiences from University and into the working world of finance and retail. She will provide you with an inspiring message about goal setting and first hand information about her business and her own life path.

3:00 p.m. Coffee and conversation for alumni, faculty and students - Upper Foyer, Cumming Hall

3:30 p.m. Kyla's Presentation - Alumni Hall

Please plan on supporting this event and taking the opportunity to visit with your colleagues and friends.