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
To be eligible, you must be a farm, Mi'kmaq conducting farming activities in a Mi'kmaw community, or an agricultural industry association including Community Pastures.
Farms must:
- be currently registered under the Farm Registration Act.
- be actively farming in the program year and the applicant must be 19 years of age or older.
- provide a current soil analysis or Nutrient Management Plan at the time of application (within 3 years)
Agricultural industry associations must:
- demonstrate not-for-profit status
- represent Nova Scotia agriculture and agri-food products.
Refer to the Program Guidelines for detailed eligibility.
Deadline or important dates
Program Opening: April 24, 2025
Application Deadline: September 30, 2025
Claim Deadline: December 31, 2025
How to apply
Submit a complete application including your current soil analysis or Nutrient Management Plan by the application deadline listed.
Applicants new to Programs since 2023 must complete the Program Funding Registration (PFR) form. Returning applicants are to update their PFR form as necessary.
Contact
Department of Agriculture
Programs Division
74 Research Dr.,
Bible Hill, NS
B6L 2R2
Phone: 902-893-6377
Toll free: 1-866-844-4276
prm@novascotia.ca
Downloads
Program Guidelines
Program Application
Program Funding Registration Form - Farm Applicants
Program Funding Registration Form - Industry Organization Applicants