Supports capacity expansion for licensed abattoirs and beef processors in Nova Scotia through funding for facility upgrades and process improvements.

Supports applied research and on-farm innovation trials that improve the production, sustainability, and competitiveness of Nova Scotia’s agricultural sectors.

Supports farms in purchasing backup generators and battery storage to improve resilience against power outages and extreme weather events.

Supports farmers in implementing climate-smart practices that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve long-term environmental sustainability.

Helps Nova Scotia farms reduce the cost of transporting limestone to improve soil health and support equitable access to productivity-enhancing practices.

Supports Nova Scotia businesses aiming to reduce climate impacts through innovative, sustainable, and energy-efficient practices.

Supports early-stage Canadian tech firms aiming to enter or scale within the food industry by piloting innovative solutions.

Supports agri-food businesses in adopting innovative technologies, energy-saving solutions, and advanced manufacturing processes to boost productivity and competitiveness.

Supports Ontario-based agri-businesses in commercializing innovative products, processes, or technologies by accelerating market entry and partnerships.

Supports Ontario-based advanced manufacturing SMEs investing in technology, equipment, or workforce development to boost competitiveness and economic impact.

The RED program supports rural Ontario communities with funding for projects that boost economic development, attract investment, and build local capacity.

For farmers looking to establish or expand rotational grazing systems to improve pasture health and livestock management.

Supports agri-food businesses in reducing biosecurity risks and strengthening emergency preparedness across the food supply chain.

Provides Ontario farmers with access to short-term operating loans for crop inputs like seed, fertilizer, and pesticides through a government-backed guarantee program.

Helps Ontario farmers finance tile drainage installations that improve crop productivity, field efficiency, and long-term soil management.

This program offers a 100% property tax exemption for eligible natural heritage features on privately owned land in Ontario, supporting long-term conservation efforts.

Supports economic development projects by businesses, municipalities, and nonprofits in Eastern Ontario that drive growth, productivity, and regional job creation.

Funding for agri-food processors to improve energy efficiency, lower operational costs, and invest in sustainable technologies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Supports Ontario wineries in growing their VQA wine business through innovation, export growth, and tourism development.

Provides financial relief to Ontario wineries and cideries to support growth, job creation, and increased tourism in rural regions.