NOVA SCOTIA HAY AND FORAGE HOTLINE AND LISTINGS Click here for fact sheets, production guides, events and more   AgraPoint's team of consultants uses its knowledge and expertise on a wide variety of on-farm and project work that advances agriculture.  We work with large and small farms (conventional and non-conventional), processors, industry associations, governments and other companies servicing the agriculture and agri-food community.  We offer a suite of specialized production and business services including production advice, product and research trials, nutritional services, and food safety and quality assurance training, HACCP planning and auditing.  Contact us today to discuss how we can help you.    News    Food Safety Training       New Automated Phone System A new automated phone system has been launched for our Kentville and Truro offices.  This means, at any time of the day, you can call and reach the specific office of each specialist.  If they are unavailable, you will be able to leave a detailed message on their personal voicemail.  If you are unsure of the system, PRESS ZERO as soon as the message starts and Gail and Ruth Ann, our receptionists will be happy to help you.  As soon as the message starts, you can also enter the EXTENSION NUMBER of the specialist you are looking for.  CLICK HERE for a list of extension numbers.   Bee Line Established At the request of the Wild Blueberry Producers Association of Nova Scotia and Nova Scotia Beekeepers Association  joint pollination committee, AgraPoint has developed a Beeline that will be a volunteer listing of beekeepers and their available hives for pollination.  The list will help connect blueberry growers who need bee hives to pollinate their blueberry fields, with beekeepers who  have available hives to rent.  Visit the Bee Line page   AgraPoint Specialist Awarded CA Douglas Award John Lewis, an AgraPoint horticulturist, was recently awarded the CA Douglas Award for excellence in extension.  The C.A. Douglas Award is presented annually to a person involved in some phase of agricultural extension work. Applicants are considered on a single achievement or lifetime dedication to agricultural extension. The award is to be used for a self-improvement project or special program to further the development of agricultural extension in Nova Scotia. Congratulations, John!       2010 TRAINING SESSIONS All our scheduled training sessions for 2010 have been are completed.  There is a chance that we may hold a few in the fall.  If you are interested in a specific course, please This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  Three of more people from the same company receive an overall 10 per cent discount. Please register early. We offer in-house customized training for companies, as well - on site! To register, please use the on-line form or call Gail at (902) 678-7722 See our complete list of training programs