Extended Learning, Dalhousie Agriculture

It's World Milk Day! 🥛🌎🐮

Today, we celebrate the farmers, processors, researchers, and industry professionals who work every day to bring safe, high-quality dairy products from farm to table.

Extended Learning is proud to support the continued growth and success of the agriculture and agri-food sectors through accessible professional development, industry-focused training, and lifelong learning opportunities. As technology, sustainability, and consumer expectations continue to evolve, ongoing education plays an important role in helping the dairy industry remain innovative and resilient.

Join us in recognizing the contributions of the dairy sector and the people behind it. Happy World Milk Day!

Happy World Milk Day! 🥛
Behind every glass of milk are dairy farmers who start their days early, caring for their cows, their land, and their communities. Proud to celebrate them today.

Day 5: Bringing it all together! 🪴

One final day focused on advanced skills - from seed preparation and transplanting to tool maintenance and communicating knowledge 🌸

Participants are leaving campus with practical experience and a toolkit of skills they can apply right away!

A big week of growth! Congratulations 👏🏻

Interested in joining us next year? Reach out to our team for more details!

Day 4: Learning together! 🌿

Today was all about connection and community at the Atlantic Master Gardeners Association Conference with the theme of ‘From the ground up’ 🌳

Participants had the opportunity to hear from a range of guest speakers and build networks from around the region!

A big congratulations to everyone for their certifications and volunteer hour awards 🎉

Day 3: Growing, designing, creating (come rain or shine) 🌸

Today participants explored how to grow new plants through propagation and design beautiful spaces - from hanging baskets to creating garden layouts 🪴

Lots of hands-on training using different tools and edging techniques around Dalhousie Agricultural Campus gardens this afternoon! 🪏

A great day despite the rain!

Day 2: Getting hands-on with gardening skills 🌱🐞

Today was all about understanding how ecosystems work - from identifying insects on our walk with Dr Paul Manning to learning composting fundamentals and improving soil health with Dr Lord Abbey!

Participants also got practical with pruning techniques and tool use - skills they can take straight to their own gardens 🧤🥽

Learning by doing is at the heart of Field School 🪴

Dalhousie Agricultural Campus

Tractor Safety is open for registration🚜

This course is designed to increase awareness and test the competency of tractor operators with regard to the safe operation and use of farm tractors and implements. Participants must be 14 years of age or older and have a minimum of a Class 8 driver’s license. Successful completion of this course will enable participants to legally haul equipment on Nova Scotia roads.

Dates: June 12 & 13 (Friday/Saturday)
Cost: $275
Register by June 1

For more information or to register, visit: https://extended.short.gy/TractorSafety

Farm Safety Nova Scotia

Day 1 at Master Gardener Field School! 🌿

We kicked off the week exploring Dalhousie Agricultural Campus and gardens - learning how plant diversity and microclimates shape successful landscapes 🌳

From identifying common pests and diseases to using a dichotomous key for plant ID, participants are already building the skills to see gardens differently.

This is just the beginning - stay tuned as we dig deeper each day! 🪏

👉🏻 What’s your favourite thing to learn about in the garden?

Last week, leaders in agriculture from across Atlantic Canada came together at Dalhousie Agricultural Campus for a two-day Occupational Skills Analysis Workshop focused on the future of Precision and Digital Agriculture.

The workshop brought together representatives from industry, government, and agriculture organizations to explore the skills needed for the next generation of careers in precision technology and digital tools and the emerging workforce needs across the sector. Discussions also explored opportunities for new short courses and micro-credentials that can help support industry training and workforce development.

We were pleased to welcome the Canadian Agricultural Human Resources Council as they continue expanding their work in labour market information and workforce development in Atlantic Canada.

It was a great opportunity to connect with partners from across the region, share ideas, and continue building momentum around innovation and leadership in Precision and Digital Agriculture.

Earlier this week, we hosted a Tractor Safety and Awareness course for Dalhousie Agricultural Campus staff and graduate students in collaboration with Farm Safety Nova Scotia. Learners were taught safe practices for operating farm machinery and how to stay safe and alert while working around farm machinery🚜