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What We Do - In conjunction with our annual general meeting, we conduct educational
seminars for our members on a wide range of soils and crops topics.
- We sponsor guest speakers and conduct field days
and tours, on both provincial and local levels.
- We sponsor and distribute educational material.
- We partner
with Agriculture Canada and the New Brunswick Department of Agriculture on research projects such as cultivar evaluation.
- We promote new and innovative farming techniques (no-till seeders purchased and used by six of our locals).
- We
do no-till trials on both grains and soybeans & corn.
- We sponsor members' participation in out of province
seminars relating to soils and crops.
- We develop and present position papers on a wide range of issues to government
(land-use policy, environmental issues, lime policy, weed control, agricultural awareness in New Brunswick schools, federal-provincial
agreements and research).
- We serve on committees of such organizations as Agricultural Alliance of New Brunswick,
the Eastern Soil and Water Conservation Centre and Soil Conservation Council of Canada.
Objectives
- To develop, promote and demonstrate environmentally and economically sound agricultural practices as they relate to soils
and crops in New Brunswick.
- To provide NBSCIA members with services and resources necessary for the sound development of soils and crops in New Brunswick.
- To encourage greater public awareness of the accomplishments and concerns of the NBSCIA and its members.
- To be a respected and positive influence on government with respect to matters relevant to the NBSCIA and its members.
To develop and manage operating funds necessary to meet the needs of the NBSCIA.
- To develop reliable communication that transfers information to where it is needed.
- To devise membership participation actively engaged in committed & supporting roles.
- To explore new ideas & innovation through research for economical & environmental sustainability.
- To develop growth and financial stability for security of independent, non-compromising programs.
Future
With the rapid move to a global economy and worldwide competitiveness, and government's declining involvement in agriculture,
we need a strong farm organization dedicated to , and able to promote the interests of, our farmers.
Environmental issues
are becoming a major consideration in the way we conduct our businesses.
The NBSCIA will continue to lead the way by promoting the philosophy and use of Beneficial Management Practices by distributing
educational materials and conducting seminars.
We'll continue to promote new and innovative techniques which will enhance the competitiveness of our farmers.
We'll continue our consultative role with governments.
We will endeavor to conduct research to find the most profitable cultivars and sustainable methods for the farmers of New
Brunswick.
We'll need to be even more active in increasing public awareness of our industry, and ensure our members are well informed
on current issues through a regular, up-to-date newsletter.
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