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Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Agriculture
Funding for new commercial farming in Nova Scotia
Helps new owners of commercial farms improve their financial stability during the first years of operation. Provides financial assistance for farm purchases.
An interest rebate on eligible new loans, calculated over a four-year period, to improve the financial stability of beginning farmers.
Business Size: small
Industries: agriculture
Region: Nova Scotia
Demographics: indigenous
Revenue Range: Up to $30K
Other Criteria: must be a farm or Mi'kmaq conducting farming activities in a Mi'kmaw community, currently registered under the Farm Registration Act, actively farming in the program year, applicant must be 19 years of age or older, new farmer (owned a farm business for less than five years AND has not yet achieved $30,000 in farm revenue) OR new farmer purchasing their first commercial farm OR purchasing at least 25% interest in a commercial farm for the first time
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The application deadline is February 15, 2027.
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