March 9, 2019 - 08:00 / 17:00

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Atlantic Regional Event – in conjunction with the Atlantic Farm Mechanization Show and FCC Ignite Program

April 25, 2019

Spring 2019 Pesticide Applicator Training - Little Brook

08:30 - 16:30 Fire Hall (south of Weymouth) $95 (taxes incl) for 1 day; $175 (taxes incl) for 2 days

Name

Jim Jotcham

Phone

902-538-7101

Email

maribcon@eastlink.ca

Two-day courses are available to prepare you for writing the provincial certification exam. All exam topics are covered. The provincial exam MAY be given on the second day of the course, pending sufficient registration. Five Continuing Education points (T1669) are available to currently certified applicators who attend the first day of the two-day course.

Lunch and breaks are on your own. A manual is provided. Bring a pen and calculator.

Fee is payable at the door, cash, cheque or e-transfer payable too Marbicon Inc.

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Food Defense

May 14, 2019
08:30 - 16:30 Perennia Innovation Center, Venue Truro 173 Dr Bernie MacDonald Drive Bible Hill, Nova Scotia, Canada B6L 2H5 $695 + HST

Protecting your brand, your facility and your customers from intentional harm drives the requirement for a robust food defense plan. GFSI-benchmarked standards and FSMA require sites to have a food defense plan. A facility must first assess its vulnerabilities and then develop, implement and document a food defense plan to mitigate the risk of intentional adulteration. Learn how to conduct a vulnerability assessment and develop your food defense plan in this training program. For more information or to register please use the link.

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Food Fraud Vulnerability Assessment

May 15, 2019
08:30 - 12:00 Perennia Innovation Center, 173 Dr Bernie MacDonald Drive Bible Hill, Nova Scotia, Canada B6L 2H5 $325 + HST

A documented food fraud vulnerability assessment (FFVA) and mitigation plan are required for compliance with the GFSI-benchmarked standards’ requirements. Addressing all types of food fraud and hazards that require a preventive control is required under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). Learn how to conduct an FFVA and develop mitigation strategies to protect against food fraud in this workshop. For more information or to register please use the link.

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CTCNS Annual General Meeting

May 15, 2019
10:00 - 15:00 74 Research Drive, Bible Hill

Annual Meeting of Christmas Tree Council of NS

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BRC Global Standard for Food Safety Issue 8 - Issue 7 to 8 Conversion for Sites

May 24, 2019
08:30 - 16:30 Perennia Innovation Center, 173 Dr. Bernie MacDonald Dr. Bible Hill, Nova Scotia, Canada B2N 5G6 $695 + HST

This course will provide delegates with an in-depth understanding of the revisions to the Standard requirements for Issue 8. It is designed to equip delegates with the skills and knowledge to successfully implement the changes to the Standard on-site. For more information or to register please use the link.

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Wild Blueberry Producers Assoc of NS

May 27, 2019
00:00 Millen Farms, Great Village

Twilight Meeting - Millen Farms

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Wild Blueberry Producers Assoc of NS

May 28, 2019
00:00 John Cameron's receiving shed, East River, Saint Mary's

Twilight Meeting - John Cameron

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Wild Blueberry Producers Assoc of NS

May 30, 2019
00:00 Art Sargent's receiving shed, Parrsboro

Twilight Meeting - Art Sargent

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