Offered by Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Agriculture
Planting Our Roots Program — New Entrant
- Maximum amount
- $100,000
- Deadline
- Ongoing intake
- Where
- Nova Scotia
Free, no account to start. This program is added to your saved list.
In short
Access financial assistance to support new commercial farm owners by improving your financial stability during your first years of operation.
Eligibility criteria
- Business located in the target province (required)
- Leader aged 19 or older
- Gross income less than $30,000
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Official program website
Page updated on September 29, 2026. Summary and criteria extracted by our AI from the official program page; always check with the agency.
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