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Carolyn Van Den Heuvel

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Executive Director at Nova Scotia Federation of Agriculture
📍 Canada

Carolyn Van Den Heuvel is the Executive Director of the Nova Scotia Federation of Agriculture (NSFA), where she provides strategic leadership and advocacy for farmers. She became the federations first female Executive Director in 2021. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture from the Nova Scotia Agricultural College.

Growing up on a beef farm in Antigonish, her passion for the industry was cemented early on. Carolyn is a proud 4-H alum, crediting the program with shaping her confidence and the professional skills she uses daily in her leadership role at the NSFA.

She recently received the Young Alum Achievement Award from her alma mater, recognizing her significant contributions to the agricultural industry.

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Experience
10 Years
Current Role
Executive Director
Job Level
Senior
Location
Canada
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Priorities

Topics Carolyn cares about

Future of Agriculture
She advocates for a long-term, coordinated action plan to ensure a thriving, resilient, and sustainable future for Nova Scotia's farms and food systems.
Industry Collaboration
Believes that working together with farmers, government, researchers, and industry partners is the most effective way to advance the agricultural sector and navigate challenges.
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Career

Work history

8-2021
Executive Director
Nova Scotia Federation of Agriculture
4-2019 - 8-2021
Director of Outreach and Member Relations
Nova Scotia Federation of Agriculture
6-2013 - 9-2014
Agricultural Health and Safety Specialist
Perennia Food and Agriculture
4-2013 - 8-2019
Farm Safety Nova Scotia Manager
Nova Scotia Federation of Agriculture
5-2012 - 3-2013
FarmSafe Advisor
Canadian Agricultural Safety Association
In the press

Media appearances

Nova Scotia Federation of Agriculture taps Dal grad as first female Executive Director. Featured in Dalhousie University News
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Breaking the grass ceiling: Nova Scotia Federation of Agriculture names woman Executive Director. Featured in SaltWire
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Education
2006 - 2010
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (Honours)
Nova Scotia Agricultural College
2002 - 2006
Honours
Dr. John Hugh Gillis Regional High School
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