Happy Friday Folks As this is my first blog post, please allow me to introduce myself as the new OFCAF team member here at Perennia, my name is Georgia Lewis. I grew up in Kingston, Nova Scotia and graduated from the NSAC in 2014. I am very excited to be part of the Perennia team and to be working hand in hand with farmers and industry within our Atlantic region. Last weekend I was
Across Nova Scotia, we are shy on rainfall, with many regions entering into drought-like conditions. As 0ur climate changes, longer periods between rain events is going to become part of the norm. Dustin MacLean, Perennia Horticulturist and Plant Pathologist, has some insight to share on What Diseases to Expect in a Drought Year. In some cases, drought conditions directly impact disease by making the environment more favorable for pathogen infection, disease development and disease spread
