Farming in New Brunswick… A Road Map for New …

1 Farming in New A road Map for New Entrants2020 EditionDepartment of Agriculture, aquaculture and FisheriesFarming in New A road Map for New Entrants 2020 EditionProvince of New brunswick PO 6000, Fredericton NB E3B 5H1 English: 978-1-4605-2379-7 Print French: 978-1-4605-2377-3 PDF English: 978-1-4605-2380-3 PDF French: 978-1-4605-2378-012873 | |Credits:The Department of Agriculture, aquaculture and Fisheries is grateful for the generosity of the Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture and the Prince Edward Island Department of Agriculture and Forestry for allowing the use of various portions of their respective of this road Map were adapted from two sources: The Guide for Beginning Farmers on Prince Edward Island, which in turn adapted its guide from Beginning Farmers in Nova Scotia, a publication of THINKFARM.

2 THINKFARM is a program of the Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture that supports beginning and transitioning : Farming in New brunswick .. A road Map for New Entrants is intended to serve as a resource for those who may wish to start Farming in New brunswick . It is not a stand-alone guide. We encourage new entrants to consult with the Department of Agriculture, aquaculture and Fisheries, general farm organizations (GFOs) and the commodity association of their choice before making any financial document contains specific information contained in regulations from several government departments.

3 These can change, so it is important that to verify these specifics with the relevant agency. The Government of New brunswick and the Department of Agriculture, aquaculture and Fisheries will not be held liable for any decisions made on the basis of the information in this of contents1. Introduction ..12. First steps .. Define your goals .. Assess your resources .. Decide what you want to produce .. Commodities .. Alternative production methods .. Compatible income opportunities .. Value-added opportunities .. Develop your business plan.

4 43. Essentials of Farming .. Markets .. Land .. Maps .. Equipment .. Labour .. Temporary foreign workers .. Training ..74. Commodity profiles .. Livestock .. Dairy .. Poultry .. Eggs .. Broilers .. Turkey .. Other poultry .. Hatchery .. Beef .. Swine .. Sheep .. Goats .. Crops .. Potatoes .. Tree fruit .. Small fruit .. Blueberries .. Strawberries and raspberries .. Cranberries .. Other small fruits .. Vegetables .. Grain and oilseed crops.

5 Grapes .. Specialty farm operations .. Greenhouse/nursery .. Beekeeping .. Christmas trees .. Fur (mink, fox) .. Maple syrup .. Industrial Hemp ..195. Resources available: .. Agriculture Loan and Loan Guarantees .. Government financial assistance programs .. Other potential financial resources .. Other Department of Agriculture, aquaculture and Fisheries services and publications .. Department of Agriculture, aquaculture and Fisheries veterinary services ..216. Registrations .. Registered Professional Agricultural Producer (RPAP) .. Obtaining your Fuel Tax Exemption Card.

6 Registering your business .. Federal Business Number .. Income tax .. Farm vehicle licence plates ..247. Typical licences and permits required .. Dairy Farm Milk Producer s Licence .. Pesticide Applicator Licence .. Fuel storage tanks on the farm .. Beekeepers Registrations .. Building-related permits .. Development and building permits .. Electrical permits Department of Justice and Public Safety .. Plumbing permits Department of Justice and Public Safety .. Septic system permits .. Other licences ..268. Acts, regulations and policies .. Department of Agriculture, aquaculture and Fisheries.

7 Livestock Operations Act .. Natural Products Act .. Milk quality regulations .. Organic Grade Regulation .. Farm Land Identification Program .. Agricultural Operations Practices Act .. Apiary Inspection Act .. Diseases of Animals Act.. Potato Disease Eradication Act .. Poultry Health Protection Act and regulations .. Abattoir waste and carcass disposal guidelines .. Department of Environment and Local Government .. Clean Environment Act .. Water Quality Regulation .. Environmental Impact Assessment Regulation (EIA) .. Petroleum Product Storage and Handling Regulation.

8 Water Well Regulation .. Watercourse and Wetland Alteration Regulation .. Clean Air Act .. Air Quality Regulation .. Pesticides Control Act .. Unsightly Premises Act .. Cemetery Companies Act .. The Beneficial Use of Industrial By-Products as Soil amendments .. Department of Justice and Public Safety .. Motor Vehicle Act .. Department of Health .. Medicare .. Public Health Act .. Food premises regulations .. Abattoir Regulation .. Dairy Plant and Transportation of Milk Regulation .. Farmers markets .. Department of Post-Secondary Education Training and Labour.

9 Employment Standards Act .. Acts administrated by WorkSafeNB .. Department of Education and Early Childhood Development .. Education Act ..359. Other useful information .. Heat units and precipitation data .. Crop guides .. The Environmental Farm Plan .. Agro-environmental clubs .. Manure management .. On-farm composting .. Clearing land for Farming .. Crossing streams .. Wildlife damage; mitigation and compensation .. Burning permits .. road signage ..37 Appendix A ..38 New brunswick statistical review by commodity ..38 Appendix B .. 39 Agriculture lands.

10 39 Appendix C ..40 Industry contact information ..40 General farm organizations (GFOs) ..40 Other farm organizations ..40 Commodity organizations ..40 Forest products marketing boards and woodlot owner associations ..42 Appendix D ..43 Farm-related publications ..43 Other resources ..43 National commodity organizations ..43 Other related organizations ..44 Resources and regulatory information.. 44 Financial assistance and business development programs ..44 Regional agri-food research and development facilities ..44 Other ..44 Foreign workers resources ..461 Farming in New brunswick 1.