Plant Your Roots Program
About this program
Interest rebate program to encourage and support new ownership of commercial farms in Nova Scotia, providing financial stability for beginning farmers based on a four-year projected calculation of eligible loan interest.
Eligibility
A farm or Mi'kmaq conducting farming activities in a Mi'kmaw community. Applicant must be 19 years of age or older. Farm must be registered under Farm Registration Act and actively farming in the program year. New farmers who have owned a farm business for less than five years and have not yet achieved $30,000 in farm revenue, OR purchasing their first commercial farm or at least 25% interest in a commercial farm for the first time.
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Source: official program page at novascotia.ca. Last checked by Ag Alerts on September 17, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible for Plant Your Roots Program?
A farm or Mi'kmaq conducting farming activities in a Mi'kmaw community. Applicant must be 19 years of age or older. Farm must be registered under Farm Registration Act and actively farming in the program year. New farmers who have owned a farm business for less than five years and have not yet achieved $30,000 in farm revenue, OR purchasing their first commercial farm or at least 25% interest in a commercial farm for the first time.
What is the application deadline?
The deadline is Feb 15, 2027. Confirm the current date on the official program page before applying.
How much funding is available?
Four-year projected calculation of eligible loan interest on new loans. See the official program page for full details.
How do I apply?
Apply directly through the official program page linked above. Ag Alerts is an independent service and is not affiliated with any government agency.
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