Value-adding Equipment
This program helps farms and processors increase the value of local agricultural products by investing in equipment that transforms raw materials into higher-value goods. It also encourages innovation through reuse of by-products and co-products.
Eligible funding may support:
• Equipment to process or enhance farm products
• Tools that increase local ingredient usage
• Machinery that boosts agri-product value
These activities help improve food security and sustainability in Nova Scotia.
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Funding Amount
Up to $50,000 in funding at a 50% cost-share rate
Eligible Applicants
Farmers, processors, producer associations
Eligible Purposes
Funding may be used to support value-added growth, including:
• Equipment that increases agri-product value
• Processing machinery for local food production
• Tools that expand ingredient reuse or capacity
Additional activities may be eligible if they align with the program’s objectives.
Deadline to Apply
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