Some new programs have been released under the Sustainable Canadian
Agricultural Partnership, a new 5-year agreement. All newly released and
upcoming programs can be found on the NS government program website: https://novascotia.ca/program.
As this is a new 5-year agreement moving into the Sustainable Canadian
Agricultural Partnership programs, producers will need to fill in a new Program
Funding Registration Form. Please contact the Department of Agriculture for
more details about this change.
Programs to highlight:
On-farm
Industry Preparedness Program: The On-farm Industry Preparedness Program supports
primary producers with water management activities (drainage), creating greater
resilience against ongoing climate events.
Environmental
Stewardship and Climate Change Program: The Environmental Stewardship and
Climate Change Program supports the Agricultural sector in reducing greenhouse
gas (GHG) emissions and adapting to the impacts of climate change. This program
helps primary producers accelerate the adoption of priority beneficial management
practices. Biodiversity and Habitat- species at risk enhancements, IPM climate
change adaptation - water supply, drainage, water quality, frost
protection and weather stations; Product management – Chemical
and fuel storage)
Get Growing Program:
The Get Growing Program supports small farms in adopting specialized
infrastructure and equipment. The program helps with the expansion of local
agricultural production for local markets.
Wildlife
Damage Mitigation Program: The program helps farms protect crop and
livestock from wildlife damage to improve industry competitiveness and
resilience.
Planning New
Opportunities Program: helps farms and agri-businesses be more competitive,
manage transition, develop risk management strategies and respond to change.
On-Farm
Technology Adoption Program: helps producers invest in equipment and
processes that provide labour efficiencies, reduce cost of production, increase
yields and support more efficient use of inputs.
Value-Adding
Equipment Program: supports value-added businesses. The program helps
increase local food production and improve food security and sustainability for
farms and communities.
Speaker Series
Assistance Program: helps industry associations host speakers focused on
science, research, innovation, market development or diversification in
agriculture.
Apiculture
Sustainable Growth and Health Program: promotes hive health, pollination
expansion and adoption of efficient technologies that help with labour shortages.