Limestone Trucking Assistance Program

The Limestone trucking assistance program aims to help Nova Scotia farms defray the cost of trucking limestone to give equal opportunity in neutralizing the acidity of the soil on agricultural land and improve production efficiencies.

Eligibility

A farm that:

  • Has a current Farm Registration
  • Is at least 19 years of age
  • Has a current soil analysis or Nutrient Management Plan at the time of application (within 3 years)

An Agriculture Industry Association that:

  • Represents identifiable N.S. agriculture & agri-food product(s)
  • Demonstrates a not-for-profit status

Please refer to the Program Guidelines for detailed eligibility.

Deadline

Program Opening: April 1, 2024
Application Deadline: September 30, 2024
Claim Deadline: December 31, 2024

How to apply

Complete the Limestone Trucking Application Form and submit to the Programs Division office with your current soil analysis or Nutrient Management Plan.

All clients must complete the Program Funding Registration (PFR) Form.

Contact

Department of Agriculture
Programs Division
74 Research Dr.,
Bible Hill, NS
B6L 2R2

Phone: 902-893-6377
Toll free: 1-866-844-4276
Fax: 902-893-7579
prm@novascotia.ca

Downloads

Program Guidelines
Program Application
Program Funding Registration Form - Farm Applicants
Program Funding Registration Form - Industry Organization Applicants