Funding to support farms affected by drought
HALIFAX: The federal and provincial governments are together committing up to $25 million to help Nova Scotia livestock and wild blueberry producers recover from the impacts of the severe drought…
Province welcomes Agropur’s major expansion in Nova Scotia
BEDFORD: Nova Scotia is welcoming Agropur dairy co-operative’s major expansion at its Bedford facility. This investment will support dairy farmers in Nova Scotia and the other Maritime provinces and provide…
N.S. announces new program to support local beef
HALIFAX: New funding for Nova Scotia cattle producers and processors will increase local beef processing and help producers manage their production costs. Agriculture Minister Greg Morrow announced the support February…
More options for new farmers, growing producers
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia is launching anew program to help new farmers and growing agricultural producers access the farmland they need to start or grow their business. The Program for Accessing…
N.S. supporting local food in hospitals, universities
GREENWICH, KINGS COUNTY: Nova Scotia is helping make more local food available in hospitals, universities and other public institutions across the province. Through the Institutional Development Expansion and Advancement (IDEA)…
4-H opens door to opportunities for young participants
MILFORD: When Jillian Wood was a young girl, she went to the Halifax County Exhibition with her family. While attending the event, in Middle Musquodoboit, she would see members of…
Province extends interim funding to wine growers
NOVA SCOTIA: The province is extending the interim farm wine program and committing $7.4 million over the next two years for registered grape farm wineries. “We appreciate the high-quality wines…
Blois named to Prime Minister Carney’s Cabinet
OTTAWA, ONT.: The MP for Kings Hants will have a role in Prime Minister Mark Carney’s new cabinet. Kody Blois, who is proud to be from East Hants and calls…
More support for N.S. beef production announced by province
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia is working with beef producers on new projects and programs to increase beef production in Nova Scotia and help the industry stay competitive, connected and consumer focused.“Nova…
Funding expanded for farmers with new Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia farmers will get more support through a new federal-provincial funding agreement. The Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership will invest $46.25 million over five years in Nova Scotia’s agriculture…