Wild Blueberry and Apple Harvest Efficiency Program

The Wild Blueberry and Apple Harvest Efficiency Program supports the modernization of wild blueberry and apple harvesting equipment for growers to reduce labour requirements, increase productivity and improve profitability.

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 level under the Farm Registration Act
  • have generated an annual eligible gross farming income of at least $30,000
  • be a wild blueberry or apple producer
  • 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: 24 January 2025
Application deadline: 19 February 2025
Claim deadline: 28 March 2025 (full purchase or deposit)
Second claim deadline: 30 September 2025

How to Apply

Complete the Program Application Form (make sure to check the application for details on all required supporting documents). Send your completed application and supporting documents to the Programs Division office.

You also need to complete the Program Funding Registration Form.

Contact Information

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