Fruit and Vegetable Industry Development Program

This program supports New Brunswick fruit and mixed vegetable growers seeking to expand their operations and increase productivity. Funding is available for adopting advanced production technologies and improving on-farm infrastructure.

Eligible funding may include:
• Implementation of season extension or Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) systems
• Upgrades to on-farm storage facilities for greater post-harvest capacity
• Purchase of equipment that improves production efficiency or output

Funding helps producers strengthen supply, reduce risk, and meet growing demand.

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Funding Amount

Up to $30,000 in funding at a 30–50% cost-share rate

Eligible Applicants

Processors, Farmers, Academic, Producer Associations

Eligible Purposes

This funding stream supports a wide range of projects that align with food self-sufficiency and local food strategy goals, including:

• Adoption of Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) and season extension technologies
• Expansion of on-farm storage capacity
• Equipment purchases to increase production efficiency or scale

Projects that align with New Brunswick’s Local Food and Beverages Strategy or Food Self-Sufficiency Initiatives may qualify for enhanced funding.

Deadline to Apply

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