File contains tables of dates of sowing, plowing, and working plans of vegetables plots for the 1915 season on the Nova Scotia Agricultural College campus. Created by James Allan, Superintendent of Horticulture.
Files contain the first, third, sixth, and seventh (1913-1919) annual reports submitted by Peter F. J. Shaw, the superintendent of ground and gardens and horticulturist for the Nova Scotia Agricultural College.
File contains a satirical script (ca. 1971) for a play focused on student life, the academic calendar, and social interests of the day at the Nova Scotia Agricultural College. Topics include College Royal, sheep management, etc. It includes a list of actors: R. W. Hounsell (potentially NSAC faculty circa 1960s?); Ray Porth (NSAC Biology Faculty 1970-1980); J.S. (John) Bubar (NSAC Class ’50, and Plant Science faculty); Stuart Smith (NSAC Faculty 1964 to 1991; Len Eaton (NSAC Professor of Biology circa 1970’s and 1980’s (?); and, Gordon Delaney.
File contains a photocopy of a newspaper article with a black and white photograph of the 1945-1946 Nova Scotia Agricultural College hockey team. The caption is in regards to a reunion of the Truro and District Hockey League that took place May 9, 1992 [?] at Keddy's. The caption underneath the photo states: "The Nova Scotia Agricultural College champions of the Truro and District Hockey League in the 1945-46 season, will be among teams represented when the league holds its reunion May 9 at Keddy's. This photo, courtesy of Don MacNeil of Truro shows players; front row, left, Bob Doyle, Dave Gillespie, Vernon Reid, Gus Kinsman, Angie Gillis, Moe Kennie ; bck row, left, Hermie Fielding, Dan McFadden, Bud Elderkin, Vic Holms, Hugh MacLeod, Ray Kennedy, Jack Gammon, Wayne Parker (manager). Absent is Win Langille, coach and Ron Fielding, mascot."
File contains a summary of vocational programs at the Nova Scotia Agricultural College. The file outlines the number of students enrolled in statistical courses, cancelled courses, and guest lectures from outside the Atlantic Region.
File contains a summary of vocational programs at the Nova Scotia Agricultural College. The file outlines the number of students enrolled in statistical courses, cancelled courses, and guest lectures from outside the Atlantic Region.
File contains a summary of vocational programs at the Nova Scotia Agricultural College. The file outlines the number of students enrolled in statistical courses, cancelled courses, and guest lectures from outside the Atlantic Region.
File contains a summary of vocational programs at the Nova Scotia Agricultural College. The file outlines the number of students enrolled in statistical courses, cancelled courses, and guest lectures from outside the Atlantic Region.
File contains a summary of vocational programs at the Nova Scotia Agricultural College. The file outlines the number of students enrolled in statistical courses, cancelled courses, and guest lectures from outside the Atlantic Region.
File contains a meeting summary between staff of the Nova Scotia Agricultural College, Nova Scotia Museum, and Ross Farm Museum held at the Nova Scotia Museum in Halifax, Nova Scotia, on 17 June 1987. The meeting was about how to identify and understand historical crop varieties and educate the public about changes in plant material and the important of genetic diversity.
File contains two programs (8.5 x 11 inches, folded in half) for the Nova Scotia Agricultural College Founding Day (Founder's Day) banquet dinner held on 12 February, 1988 at Jenkins Hall. Includes list of participants as follows: 1. Rev. D.I. MacEachern 2. N.S.A.C. Chorale 3. Dr. Bernard MacDonald, N.S.T.C. 4. Mr. Art Weatherby, Village Commission 5. Mr. J.E. Shuh , Professor Emeritus 6. Dr H.F. MacRae, Principal 7. Mr R.E. Morehouse, N.S., Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Marketing. 8. Mr Victor Saxon, Director 9. Mr Emery Legere, President, Students Union.
File contains correspondence between the Nova Scotia Agricultural College library and the Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture regarding subscriptions to scientific journals and serials. File also contains a notebook with publications ordered by Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture branch Chem. Soils and Fertilizer (1952-1975).
File contains reproductions of newspaper clippings about the Nova Scotia Agricultural College's centennial anniversary in 2005. Included is the Saturday, January 8, 2005 article "Agriculture marking a milestone", and the Tuesday, February 15, 2005 article "100 years at NSAC : Stamp of approval", both by Jason Malloy published in the Truro Daily News.
File is reproductions of the architectural plans for the Nova Scotia Agricultural College Horticultural building, August 2nd, 1912. Set A8. Scale 1/8":1'-0". Andrew R. Cobb - Arch - Halifax. 2 sheets. Handwritten in white ink in the lower right corner on sheet no. 1 is illegible. The horticultural building was later named Collins Horticulture Building.
File contains the personnel of the Nova Scotia Agricultural College Plant Science Department, teaching and extension programs, research on crops, and other activities of the department.
File contains background on crown lands, land divisions, purchase records, information on the Nova Scotia Training School, copies of deeds and maps of various farms pertaining to the Nova Scotia Agricultural College.
File consist of 3 copies of a proposed coat of arms for “The Atlantic University College of Agriculture” (Nova Scotia Agricultural College - NSAC). The records contain description and illustrations of the meaning of the shield, the motto, emblems, and colour.
File contains the Province of Nova Scotia Nova Scotia Agricultural College review of operations 1991-92. The audit was performed by Roy S. Gunn, Deputy Auditor General, as indicated in the forward letter dated March 3, 1992. The letter was addressed to R.J. (Richard) Huggard, and cc'd to Dr. L.E. Haley, Principal (NSAC), and C. James, Executive Director of Administration. Six selected areas of the College's operations were reviewed: Financial management Capital expenditures / projects Fixed asset utilization and control Personnel costs Purchasing practices Allocation and recovery of costs
File contains the personnel of the Nova Scotia Agricultural College Plant Science Department, teaching and extension programs, research on crops, and other activities of the department.
File contains the personnel of the Nova Scotia Agricultural College Plant Science Department, teaching and extension programs, research on crops, and other activities of the department.
File contains the personnel of the Nova Scotia Agricultural College Plant Science Department, teaching and extension programs, research on crops, and other activities of the department.
File contains the personnel of the Nova Scotia Agricultural College Plant Science Department, teaching and extension programs, research on crops, and other activities of the department.
File contains the personnel of the Nova Scotia Agricultural College Plant Science Department, teaching and extension programs, research on crops, and other activities of the department.
File contains the personnel of the Nova Scotia Agricultural College Plant Science Department, teaching and extension programs, research on crops, and other activities of the department.
File contains the personnel of the Nova Scotia Agricultural College Plant Science Department, teaching and extension programs, research on crops, and other activities of the department.
File contains the personnel of the Nova Scotia Agricultural College Plant Science Department, teaching and extension programs, research on crops, and other activities of the department.
File contains an outline of the goals of the Nova Scotia Agricultural College in serving the agricultural industry and the four Atlantic provinces. The brief mentions the unique role of the institution in the post-secondary educational system.
File contains a Nova Scotia Agricultural College Department of Plant Science research report of an overview of field crop trials cereal grains, as well as the results from protein crops, pulses, forages, turf, vegetables, potatoes and other field crops. The report details the interaction between fertilizers, yields, seed size and quality.
File contains correspondence from Lyman T. Chapman, Office of the Principal, Nova Scotia Agricultural College, to members of the NSAC Alumni Association re: changes to the 1939 NSAC academic calendar. Changes include a wider printing and distribution of the calendar, 1,500 printed in 1937-38, 3,000 the previous year, and 5,000 copies printed for the 1939-40 year. General course students could enroll in the new "horticulture" option in their second year, or "mixed farming". A department of Farm Management was established. Details of the two, two-year courses offered, and the vocational short courses.
File contains observations and student feedback on team learning in the classroom as well as pedagogy versus adult education. The review covers new changes made in the classroom over the years along with changes in methods of team and individual student learning.
File contains an overview of the fox production short course held at the Nova Scotia Agricultural College. Topics covered include vaccinations, nutritional diseases, setting up a fox ranch, basic fox genetics, feed and water analysis, tattooing foxes, farm management for the fox producer, and info on the Canadian Fox Breeders Association.
File contains descriptions of animal breeds such as sheep, poultry and dairy cattle and performance recording programs on animals such as sheep, dairy and poultry all pertaining to Canada.
File contains the Atlantic Agricultural Lenders School manual. Outlined are facts about commodities such as dairy, fur, potato and vegetable industry of Atlantic Canada. Government programs, policies and industry contacts by commodity are also discussed along with a handbook of unincorporated farms.
File contains various resources in agriculture, the Nova Scotia Agricultural College, those in attendance at the annual meeting, a planning guide for the committee, and communications from the University of Minnesota.
File contains a Nova Scotia Agricultural College Department of Plant Science evaluation trials report with an overview of field crop trials cereal grains, as well as the results from protein crops, pulses, forages, turf, vegetables, potatoes and other field crops. The report details the interaction between fertilizers, yields, seed size and quality.
File contains the resource manual for the Nova Scotia Agricultural College course AS202: Organic livestock production. The manual contains the required readings for the course delivered in 2000. The course author was Julia Cooper ; editor Rosaria Campbell ; Project manager Linda Jack. Course development was funded by Organic Agriculture Centre of Canada, and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.
