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Promote NSAC While Strengthening Ties in the Industry

Agrifest is the most comprehensive event for strengthening relationships with the Nova Scotia ag industry. NSAC’s participation at Agrifest two years ago intensified NSAC’s relationships with industry leaders and helped us spread the word of the work we do at our university.

In order to have another successful year at this 50-acre outdoor agriculture show, we need staff, faculty and student volunteers to take part in the event. Why not spend some much-needed time on maintaining those relationships you have with the industry? Or take a day to tell industry members about your service or your latest project. You can accomplish your professional tasks and have a blast at this interactive, fun event.

For spending a bit of your time at Agrifest, we will supply you with a quality piece of NSAC clothing. Help us put the best NSAC face forward to really educate people on the wide range of things we do here!

Click here to Volunteer!

For questions or more information please contact:
Alisha Hannam
Marketing Communications Assistant
NSAC
893-6632
ahannam@nsac.ca

What's Going on at AgriTECH Park?

Nova Scotia Cattle Producers recently set up headquarters at AgriTECH Park. This organization represents the interests of 1200 beef producers to government and has evolved into areas of industry development and sustainability. The organization takes an active role in sponsoring primary, investigative and market development research initiatives. The head office is located in the Administration Building, 90 Research Drive.

The Atlantic BioVenture Centre, also located at AgriTECH Park, has been actively pursuing research funding in its efforts to transform Atlantic primary bioresources into innovative high value bioproducts. Dr. Richard Ablett, CEO, was successful in his AIF proposal entitled, “Creating New Wealth from Atlantic Bioresources”. This $4.9 Million project focuses on the conversion of underutilized marine and terrestrial bioresources into higher value products for the cosmeceutical, nutraceutical, animal feed supplement and functional food ingredients sectors. Dr. Ablett is located in the Administration Building and can be reached at 893-4152 or by e-mail at rablett@nsac.ca.

The RCMP is leasing office space in the Fundy Building, AgriTECH Park, on a short term basis. While not in keeping with the Park’s mandate to support the growth of innovations in the agriculture and environmental sectors, the Board recognizes the need to increase occupancy rates at the facility to help offset increasing operating costs. The RCMP’s Major Crime Unit and Drug Division are located at the Park.

The Annapolis Residence is getting a much needed facelift. The building is used as a residence for conference guests and it becomes home to dozens of international students during the summer months during the annual ESL camp sponsored by Chignecto Central Regional School Board. The building received new windows and installation of vinyl siding is nearing completion.

NSAC International

We are pleased to welcome two new staff members to our team!

Michele Elliott is NSAC's International Administrative Assistant. Michele worked in the health sector for many years before setting up and operating her own antique, classic and muscle car business. She will work from 9-3pm daily and can be contacted at 893-6514 or melliott@nsac.ca.

Mark Mason is the International and Exchange Student Coordinator. Mark has been the Executive Director of CALA (Colchester Adult Learning Association) for the past five years. He has spent many years overseas and has extensive experience working with international students and new immigrants. Mark can be contacted at 893-6905 or mmason@nsac.ca.

Recruitment Update

Happy June!

Craig and I have been working on several projects and volunteering with campus activities. As you are aware, Ag Zone was held on Friday, May 26th and Monday, May 29th. We had loads of fun touring groups and would like to thank the committee for inviting us to participate again this year.

We’ve also met with the TAG group to discuss our ESL summer science camps and are happy that we can host two this year, one from India and the other from Mexico. We look forward to working with Judy, Anne and the rest of the committee. More...

Interested in International Work?

NSAC International is compiling a portfolio of NSAC's expertise that may be relevant to international work. This portfolio will be used to respond rapidly to international project or consulting opportunities, and as a marketing tool for NSAC's international work.

If you are interested in being part of this portfolio, please contact Mary Breen at 893-6252 or mbreen@nsac.ca.

WCB Launches New Interactive Website

Dear Colleagues,

Gail McClare, our OHS Specialist from HR-CSU, has asked that I pass
along the following website and I'm happy to do so. I hope you'll take a
few moments and take a look at it.

WCB of NS and DEL have recently launched an interactive website
designed to educate young workers to some of the injuries they could
suffer on the job. The premise is a "boutique" where you can buy limbs
to replace the ones you've lost. It's www.notworthit.ca .

While I think each of us are doing a great job of protecting our health
and safety, we have to be continually mindful of our young workers and
the fact they're more likely to have an accident due to length of time
on the job, life/work experience and their eagerness to do a good job
(not that the rest of us aren't keen!).

I hope you'll enjoy it and pass it along to your young workers/summer
students, or your own kids.

Thanks,

Tim Delaney
OH&S Administrator
NS Department of Agriculture
P: (902) 424-0319
F: (902) 424-3948

NSAC Photo of the Week

If you have a great photograph that you think should be included in a future E-Bulletin, please forward your photograph submission to the NSAC E-Bulletin newsdesk at news@nsac.ca and be sure to include a brief description of the photograph, where on campus it was taken and identify the people in the photograph if applicable.

Photo of the week for June 5: