Value
Maximum of 25% assistance to the lessor of 10% of their gross commodity income, or $15,000 per year for all projects listed within this program.Description
The Soil and Water Sustainability Program assists farmers to mitigate on-farm environmental risk for soil and water as identified in their individual Environmental Farm Plans that accelerate environmental farm stewardship in Nova Scotia.
Eligible Applicants
A farm that:
- Has a current Farm Registration
- Is at least 19 years of age
- Reports farming income & expenses that show gross commodity income of at least $30,000
Eligible Expenses
- Sustainable Agriculture Water Supply
- Water Well Management
- Improved Water Practices and Efficiencies
- Fuel and Chemical Storage
- Improved Manure Storage, Composting and Handling
- Winter Pasturing Management
- Farmyard Runoff
- Field Water Management
- Erosion Control Structures
- Enhancing Riparian and Agro-Ecosystem Health
Deadline Date
Two intake periods will be offered: (1) Spring- March 15, 2020–May 15, 2020 (2) Fall- July 15, 2020–September 15, 2020Contact
Contact Name: Agriculture – Programs and Business Risk Management Division
Phone Number: 902 893-6377
E-mail Address: prm@novascotia.ca
Website: https://novascotia.ca/programs/soil-and-water-sustainability/
