The province is committing $7.9 million to assist local farmers grow more food and have more of it in Nova Scotia’s largest kitchens.
Agriculture Minster and Guysborough-Tracadie MLA Greg Morrow says a new $5 million Season
Guysborough-Tracadie MLA and Agriculture Minister Greg Morrow (Communications Nova Scotia photo)
Extension Enhancement program will help fruit and vegetable growers. The program is aimed at growers who invest in technologies to extend their growing season, adapt to a changing climate and open new market opportunities.
There’s $2 million for a new Local Food Enhancement Program to allow producers and agri-businesses to increase production through additional equipment and technology.
The province is spending $900,000 to get more locally grown and produced food into large-scale kitchens through new pilot projects.