Environmental Stewardship and Climate Change Program
The Environmental Stewardship and Climate Change Program supports the Agricultural sector in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and adapting to the impacts of climate change. This program helps primary producers accelerate the adoption of priority beneficial management practices.
Eligibility
To be eligible, you must be a farm or Mi'kmaq conducting farming activities in a Mi'kmaw community.
For farms, you need to:
- be currently and properly registered in the correct income category under the Farm Registration Act
- have generated an annual eligible gross commodity income of at least $30,000
- be at least 19 years old and actively farming in the program year
Refer to the Program Guidelines for detailed eligibility.
Deadline or important dates
Program Opening: April 1, 2024
Application Due: June 30, 2024
Claim Deadline: January 31, 2025
How to apply
Applications are closed.
Contact
Department of Agriculture
Programs Division
74 Research Drive
Bible Hill, NS B6L 2R2
Phone: 902-893-6377
Toll-free: 1-866-844-4276
Fax: 902-893-7579
prm@novascotia.ca