Free FSN Teleconference: Agricultural Land Use in Newfoundland and Labrador
When: Tuesday, May 8th Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Cost: Free
Local food production and protection of agricultural land are important parts of food security in Newfoundland and Labrador. Join us for a presentation and opportunity to ask questions about the Province’s agricultural land development and protection policies.
Presenter Hazen Scarth, with the Department of Natural Resources, will give an overview of the status of the agricultural industry with an emphasis on food production, and also discuss changes on the farm including production, farm population/aging, and food consumption.
Presenter: Hazen Scarth, Manager, Land Resource Stewardship Division, Department of Natural Resources NL
The presentation will be followed by an opportunity for questions and discussion.
REGISTER by Monday, May 7th, by contacting Rick Kelly at richardkelly@foodsecuritynews.
About FSN teleconferences: Participants call in to a free 1-800 number which connects them to the presenter and all the other participants. Before the teleconference FSN distributes, via email, the call-in instructions as well as a PDF presentation to follow along with on your own computer.
