NBSCIA

46th Annual NBSCIA AGM
2025-03-13 - 2025-03-14 | Rodd Miramichi River, 1809 Water St, Miramichi, New Brunswick, E1N 1B2, Canada
Farming for the future : using precision tools and technology to build resilience
Join NBSCIA for our 46th Annnual General Meeting and Technical Workshop, taking place March 13th -14th at the Rodd Miramichi Hotel in Miramichi, NB. Farmer oriented workshops and presentations will highlight key best management practices to support better nutrient management, the incorporation of cover crops and the use of rotational grazing to promote resilience and sustainability in agriculture. In this year’s theme, “Farming for the Future: Using precision tools and technology to build resilience”, we will hear from speakers on how producers can plan and adapt their on-farm practices to keep their farm sustainable for years to come.
Renowned experts in soil science, precision agriculture, cybersecurity, and agronomy, from New Brunswick and accross Canada will join us to speak on research and technologies developed to promote the adoption of these best management practices on farm. Some familiar names include, Dr. David Burton of Dalhousie University, Dr. Andrew Mackenzie-Gopsill of AAFC, Marie-Pier Beaulieu of CFGA, and Steve Watts of Genesis Crop Systems. Stay tuned for more highlights on our speakers as the event approaches.
NBSCIA’s Farm of the Year Banquet will be held the evening of March 13th at 7pm to celebrate the accomplishments and efforts of New Brunswick farmers. With 6 local nominees from around the province, we have lots to celebrate about their innovative practices.
To book hotel rooms, please visit https://reservations.travelclick.com/85525?groupID=4587037 for our group rate rooms, or call the Rodd directly at (506) 773-3111. Group rates of $149/night will be held until February 13th, 2025.
Register online using the website link below.
Registration costs to be paid at the door
1 day NBSCIA member $82.00
1 day non-member $115.00
2 day NBSCIA member $115.00
2 day non member $184.00
Banquet (March 13th) $55.00

Managing a Rotational Grazing System - Fredericton
2025-02-26 18:30 - 21:00 (America/Halifax) | Fredericton Inn, 1315 Regent St, Fredericton, New Brunswick, E3C 1A1, Canada
We will be meeting in the basement of the Fredericton Inn in Salon C.
During this evening workshop, Marie-Pier, CFGA, will share her knowledge and experience on how to develop a grazing plan that has a focus on extending your grazing season. Jason Wells, NBDAAF Forage Specialist, will speak on how to introduce legumes to a pasture and keep them productive in a grazing system. The session will conclude with a presentation from a local farmer who has adopted a rotational grazing system for their livestock; sharing their experiences on how they make it work for their operation.
The purpose for this workshop is to generate discussion around the topic of grazing. There is no one right answer when it comes to grazing so don’t be hesitant to bring your questions and experiences from your own farm.
Refreshments will be provided.
Website link to register found below.

Managing a Rotational Grazing System - Edmundston
2025-02-25 18:30 - 21:00 | Four Points by Sheraton Edmundston, 100 Rue Rice, Edmundston, New Brunswick, E3V 1T4, Canada
During this evening workshop, Marie-Pier, CFGA, will share her knowledge and experience on how to develop a grazing plan that has a focus on extending your grazing season. Jason Wells, NBDAAF Forage Specialist, will speak on how to introduce legumes to a pasture and keep them productive in a grazing system. The session will conclude with a presentation from a local farmer who has adopted a rotational grazing system for their livestock; sharing their experiences on how they make it work for their operation.
The purpose for this workshop is to generate discussion around the topic of grazing. There is no one right answer when it comes to grazing so don’t be hesitant to bring your questions and experiences from your own farm.
Refreshments will be provided.
Website link to register found below.

Managing a Rotational Grazing System - Florenceville
2025-02-24 18:30 - 21:00 | Amsterdam Inn Florenceville, 383 Centreville Road, Florenceville-Bristol, New Brunswick, E7L 3K5, Canada

Managing a Rotational Grazing System - Sussex
2025-02-05 18:30 - 21:00 | All Seasons Inn & Restaurant, 1015 Main Street, Sussex, New Brunswick, E4E 2M6, Canada

Managing a Rotational Grazing System Workshop & Northeast AGM - Bathurst
2025-02-04 17:00 - 20:30 | Atlantic Host, 1450 Vanier Boulevard, Bathurst, New Brunswick, E2A 7B7, Canada
The evening will begin with the Northeast Soil & Crop Annual Meeting which will be followed by the grazing workshop.
During this workshop, Marie-Pier, CFGA, will share her knowledge and experience on how to develop a grazing plan that has a focus on extending your grazing season. Jason Wells, NBDAAF Forage Specialist, will speak on how to introduce legumes to a pasture and keep them productive in a grazing system. The session will conclude with a presentation from a local farmer who has adopted a rotational grazing system for their livestock; sharing their experiences on how they make it work for their operation.
The purpose for this workshop is to generate discussion around the topic of grazing. There is no one right answer when it comes to grazing so don’t be hesitant to bring your questions and experiences from your own farm.
Refreshments will be provided.
Website link to register found below.

Managing a Rotational Grazing System - Moncton
2025-02-03 18:30 - 21:00 | Four Points by Sheraton Moncton, 40 Lady Ada Boulevard, Moncton, New Brunswick, E1G 0E3, Canada

Nitrogen Management Workshop & Carleton Soil & Crop AGM - Woodstock
2025-01-29 13:00 - 16:00 | Best Western Woodstock, 123 Gallop Ct, Woodstock, New Brunswick, E7M 3P7, Canada
The Carleton region Soil & Crop AGM followed by:
Steve Watts’, Genesis Crop Systems Inc., discussion on the use of enhanced efficiency nitrogen (EEN) fertilizers and legumes in providing the nitrogen required by your crop of grain corn or potatoes.
Dr. Andrew McKenzie Gopsill a research scientist with AAFC Charlottetown will speak on how to add cover crops into your corn and soybean rotations and explain the benefits of this integration.
Refreshments will be provided.
Website link to register found below.

Nitrogen Management Workshop - Grand Falls
2025-01-29 10:00 - 14:00 | Rodeway Inn, 10039 Route 144, Grand Falls, New Brunswick, E3Z 1G5, Canada
Steve Watts, Genesis Crop Systems Inc., will discuss the use of enhanced efficiency nitrogen (EEN) fertilizers and legumes in providing the nitrogen required by your crop of grain corn or potatoes.
Dr. Andrew McKenzie Gopsill a research scientist with AAFC Charlottetown will speak on how to add cover crops into your corn and soybean rotations and explain the benefits of this integration.
Coffee and donuts will be provided at this event.
Website link to register found below.

Nitrogen Management Workshop and Kings Soil & Crop AGM
2025-01-28 09:30 - 14:15 | JJ’s Diner, 216 Roachville Road, Roachville, New Brunswick, E4G 2J5, Canada
Steve Watts, Genesis Crop Systems Inc., will discuss the use of enhanced efficiency nitrogen (EEN) fertilizers and legumes in providing the nitrogen required by your crop of grain corn or potatoes.
Dr. Andrew McKenzie Gopsill a research scientist with AAFC Charlottetown will speak on how to add cover crops into your corn and soybean rotations and explain the benefits of this integration.
The presentations will be followed by lunch and the Kings Soil & Crop Annual Meeting.
Website link to register found below.

Nitrogen Management Workshop - Moncton
2025-01-27 13:00 - 15:00 | Four Points by Sheraton Moncton, 40 Lady Ada Boulevard, Moncton, New Brunswick, E1G 0E3, Canada
Steve Watts, Genesis Crop Systems Inc., will discuss the use of enhanced efficiency nitrogen (EEN) fertilizers and the use of legumes in providing the nitrogen required by your crop of grain corn or potatoes.
Dr. Andrew McKenzie Gopsill a research scientist with AAFC Charlottetown will speak on how to add cover crops into your corn and soybean rotations and explain the benefits of this integration.
Refreshments will be provided at this event.
Website link to register found below.

Manure as an Alternative Amendment
2024-10-15 10:00 - 13:00 | Boreview Farms Ltd, 525 Route 102, Burton, New Brunswick, E2V 3K4, Canada
*Register Here*

How to properly capture the nutrients from manure to feed your soil and subsequent crops. Nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, organic matter…
Ike Agomoh from AAFC Fredericton to speak on the benefits of manure and the importance of proper timing and application of manure to best utilize its benefits. Demonstration of the farm’s liquid manure toolbar used to incorporate their manure.
Coffee and lunch will be provided!

Rotational Grazing With Greg Judy from Green Pastures Farm
2024-10-03 10:00 - 13:00 | Davis Farm, 142 Davis Road, Mates Corner, New Brunswick, E4M 1W4, Canada
Greg and his wife Jan have 1620 acres of land in Rucker, Missouri where they farm cattle, sheep, pigs, chickens and mushrooms. Through years of experience, Greg has learned how to mimic nature in his grazing management which works towards building soil health and providing high quality feed for his livestock. He loves sharing his knowledge with others in hopes to make their rotational system successful.
Follow the website link below to register!

Rotational Grazing With Greg Judy from Green Pastures Farm
2024-10-02 18:30 - 21:00 | Giermindl Farm, 1130 Knightville Road, Butternut Valley, New Brunswick, E4G 1E7, Canada

Rotational Grazing with Greg Judy from Green Pastures Farm
2024-10-02 10:00 - 13:00 | Villeneuve Family Farm, 334 Royalton Road, Royalton, New Brunswick, E7K 2G9, Canada

Laforge Bioenvironmental Field Day
2024-09-03 13:00 - 17:00 | Ferme Laforge, 269 Chemin de l'Eglise, Saint Andre, New Brunswick, E3Y 2W4, Canada
Improved Nitrogen Management Using a Dragline
Louise and Jacques Laforge will present:

The process of the digestate production
The plan and the infrastructure of methane production
Operation of the dragline on the fields to spread the digestate

Forage Selection and Cereal Trial Field Day
2024-07-26 10:00 - 17:00 | Graham Farms Ltd., 28 Good Corner Rd, Good Corner, New Brunswick, E7K 1B9, Canada
10:00am: Field walk and discussion on what to plant to benefit from forage nitrogen fixing capabilities at Graham Farms Ltd. Forages and their management based on your soil and desired outcomes. Nitrogen fixation, persistence, milk production…
Dr. Nancy McLean from Dalhousie University to speak on forage legume selection and suitability.
12:00pm: FREE BBQ Lunch
1:00pm: Insight into the problematic European Corn Borer.
Jason Wells, NBDAAF forage specialist to speak on forages and Bt corn.
2:30pm: NBDAAF 2024 Cereal Plot Trial Tour at Albright Farms.
Peter Scott, NBDAAF cereal specialist to speak on the different wheat, barley, oat and soybean varieties that have potential in NB.
Honored guest, the Hon. Margaret Johnson, Minister of NBDAAF

What Do I Plant to Benefit from Forage Nitrogen Fixing Capabilities?
2024-07-25 13:00 - 15:30 | Ferme Laviolette, 610 Rue Chaleur, Charlo, New Brunswick, E8E 2G6, Canada
Forages and their management based on your soil and desired outcomes. Nitrogen fixation, persistence, milk production…
Insight into the problematic European Corn Borer
Dr. Nancy McLean from Dalhousie University to speak on forage selection and suitability. Jason Wells, NBDAAF forage specialist to speak on forages and Bt corn.
