| Kentville Research and Development Centre | |
|---|---|
 Main facade of the Kentville Research and Development Centre | |
  Location within Canada | |
| Former names | Atlantic Food and Horticulture Research Centre, Kentville Research Centre |
| General information | |
| Location | Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Country | Canada |
| Coordinates | 45°04′08″N 64°28′41″W / 45.06889°N 64.47806°W |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) |
| Construction started | 1911 |
| Owner | Canadian federal government |
| Website | |
| Official website | |
The Kentville Research and Development Centre (formerly Atlantic Food and Horticulture Research Centre) is a branch of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's national network of 20 research centres stationed across Canada.[1] The site is situated on 464 acres (188 ha; 0.725 sq mi) in Kentville, located in Nova Scotia's Annapolis Valley. The Centre's programs address agricultural challenges throughout the Canadian horticultural and food network, but primarily focus on the regional requirements of Atlantic Canada.[2] On September 2, 2003, the centre's staff was recognized by Environment Canada for providing a volunteer climate observation station for a continuous 70 years.[3] On January 26, 2011, and in honour of their centennial celebration, the centre was bestowed with an honorary membership to the Nova Scotia Fruit Growers Association in recognition of the centre's development and support of a sustainable tree fruit industry in Atlantic Canada.[4]
- ^ "Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada". Nserc-crsng.gc.ca. 2012-07-16. Archived from the original on 2014-08-06. Retrieved 2012-10-22.
- ^ "Atlantic Food and Horticulture Research Centre - Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)". .agr.gc.ca. 2011-02-14. Retrieved 2012-10-22.
- ^ "Environment Canada Honours Volunteer Climate Observers". Environment Canada. 2003-09-02. Retrieved 26 October 2012.
- ^ "Centre Honoured by Nova Scotia Fruit Growers". Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. 2011-02-14. Retrieved 26 October 2012.