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Merger Principles and Objectives
As a valued NSAC stakeholder we wanted to provide you with an update on NSAC-Dalhousie Merger discussions. The principles and objectives for NSAC-Dalhousie Merger discussions have been approved.
We'd like to thank you for providing input into the development of these principles through discussion, surveys and emails. We look forward to your continued feedback as we continue this process.
The principles and objectives were developed by government, NSAC and Dalhousie along with input from many valued stakeholders. This information offers insight into the approach for negotiations. These principles embrace the things which have made NSAC what it is today and also help position NSAC and Dalhousie for continued success in the future. They will be used to help guide discussions and decisions related to the merger of NSAC and Dalhousie.
To view the principles and objectives, please visit nsacdalmerger.ca
Sincerely,
Peter Underwood, Chief Government Negotiator
Susan Spence Wach, Dalhousie University
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Christmas Ring Orders
 Wondering what to get the "has-everything-alumni" on your Christmas list? NSAC's popular new alumni rings make a perfect and special gift!
All Christmas orders must be placed by October 15th. Orders received by this day are guaranteed to be filled two weeks before Christmas.
Cross someone off your list early and get your order in!
Visit nsac.ca/alumni/ring/ for more details including pricing and order schedule.
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Alumnus Takes Leadership Role with United Potato Growers of Canada
Kevin MacIsaac (Class of '78)
 United Potato Growers of Canada has hired a potato industry veteran as its new general manager. Kevin MacIsaac, of Bear River, Prince Edward Island joined United in this senior role, this week.
Along with his brother, Kevin has owned and operated a family farm for over 25 years, producing seed, tablestock and processing potatoes in rotation with soybeans, canola and other crops. A graduate of NSAC and the University of Guelph, Kevin served as a field crops specialist with the New Brunswick Department of Agriculture prior to returning to the family farm. More... |
Alumni Vineyard Tour - Oct 16
 What better excuse to reconnect with NSAC alumni than over wine tasting in the Annapolis Valley?
Join us and other alumni for an afternoon of wine tasting, touring and hors d'oeuvres at Luckett Vineyards!. Sunday, Oct 16 2 - 4 p.m.
Luckett Vineyards, 1293 Grand Pre Road, Wolfville, NS
$20/person
Guests are welcome!
*Luckett Vineyards may be in full production during our event.
RSVP to Alisha by Oct 7.
902-893-6022
ajohnson@nsac.ca
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2011 Blue & Gold Awards
On Nov. 4 come congratulate NSAC's alumni stars! The Development & External Relations office is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2011 NSAC Blue and Gold Awards. The Blue and Gold Awards recognize alumni for their exceptional achievements in the areas of volunteerism and contribution to the agricultural industry.  Arch Cook (Class of '60) has been named as Distinguished Alumnus. Mark (Class of '05) & Sally (Class of '06) Bernard will receive the Young Alumni Achievement Award. The Alumni Volunteer of the Year award will go to Kara Irving (Class of '95). On Friday, Nov. 4, 2011 the nominees will receive their awards at a gala held in Jenkins Hall. We hope you will come spend an evening with these NSAC alumni stars. There is no charge for attending the event but space is limited. Please RSVP to Alisha by Oct. 24 - ajohnson@nsac.ca or 902-893-6022. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and dinner is served at 6 p.m.
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Learning that Lasts Book Launch
 NSAC celebrated all that is special about its faculty, staff, students and alumni during its first ever Maritime Kitchen Party last week.
A book titled, Learning that Lasts, was unveiled at the event. The coffee table piece showcases NSAC's difference makers of 2011 - those who are being great and doing good for our community, our environment and our people.
Guests were treated to traditional Maritime food, music by Alycia Putnam and friends and performance art by Holly Carr. Holly created a large silk painting on stage during the event. View video of Holly at work.
To learn more about NSAC's difference makers of 2011 visit nsac.ca/learningthatlasts
To request a copy of the book, contact alumni@nsac.ca
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NSAC to Establish an Atlantic Wool Inventory
NSAC's Rural Research Centre in partnership with Farm Energy Nova Scotia has launched a research project investigating the feasibility of developing markets for sheep's wool in Atlantic Canada.
Working with the Canadian Cooperative Wool Growers, the Sheep Producers Association of Nova Scotia and AgraPoint, researchers will be establishing an Atlantic wool inventory in an effort to gauge how much wool is currently being produced and for what purpose.
 Once one of the biggest industries in Atlantic Canada, sheep's wool now has few market opportunities in the region. In fact, an estimated 50 per cent or more of the wool produced in Atlantic Canada is discarded because of low prices.
Atlantic sheep producers are asked to contact NSAC's Rural Research Centre to answer a few confidential questions on their wool production.
Information can be directed to Chloe Kennedy at ckennedy@nsac.ca, by fax 902-893-6230, phone 902-893-6227 or mail to Chloe Kennedy at Rural Research Centre, 56-58 Rock Garden Road, NSAC, P.O. Box 550, Truro, NS B2N 5E3.
All questions or comments regarding the project can be directed to Chloe Kennedy, research project co-ordinator, at ckennedy@nsac.ca or the project's co-directors Dr. Kenny Corscadden, at 902-893-6715 or Dr. Deborah Stiles at 902-893-6705.
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Varsity Updates and Results
Women's Rugby
Sept 22
NSAC (39) at Kings (12)
Scoring for AC - Georgia Lewis, Jessica Stickney 10 each; Holly Morton, Amber Murphy, 5 each Jessica Leck 9.
SoccerSept 25 NSAC at MSVU (w) 0 - 7 (m) 0- 2
Golf
Sept 24
ACAA Tournament at Northumberland Links - women finished third
Top female for NSAC: Jescynda Cain-Hotham Top male for NSAC: Benn Boutilier Cross Country1st ACAA Competition at Holland College
Top NSAC Runners: Women: Jen Bent - 8th Men: Joost van Dijk - 8th Both teams finished second
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Upcoming Events
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Oct 14
-Official Opening Cobequid Trail
Oct 15
-Christmas Ring Deadline
Oct 16
-Alumni Vineyard Tour
Nov 4
-Blue & Gold Awards
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