Participants will learn from successful Nova Scotia farmers and agri-business operators some of the key elements that make their business a success. The event will also feature relevant information on government programs and services geared to help farm and agri-businesses be more profitable.

In this one-day event you will learn about:

• the link between innovation and profitability
• how to overcome obstacles and  barriers
• real-life, real-time success stories
• the importance of planning
• how to connect with research and business services
• networking opportunities
• federal and provincial policy and programs and services on science, innovation and research.

Partners in support of the event include Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, the Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture, the Nova Scotia Federation of Agriculture and the Nova Scotia Agricultural College. This event is a part of Growing Forward, a federal-provincial-territorial initiative.

Advance registration is required by Friday, March 19. The cost to attend this event is $40 including lunch and coffee breaks. Payment by cash or cheque payable to the Nova Scotia Federation of Agriculture will be collected on-site the day of the event.

To register or for more information, please contact Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada at 902-896-3652 or by email at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or, visit the N.S. Federation of Agriculture website at www.nsfa-fane.ca/innovation-symposium.