On-Farm Climate Action Fund for Nova Scotia Open

OFCAF is part of the Government of Canada's Agricultural Climate Solutions, a multi-stream program to help farmers tackle climate change.

Farmers can access up to $100,000 in funding to implement Beneficial Management Practices (BMPs) that will contribute to on-farm sequestration of carbon and reduce greenhouse gases. Eligible projects must focus on:

• Nitrogen management 
• Cover cropping, or
• Rotational grazing 

Perennia will be implementing the fund to help farmers adopt these practices in Nova Scotia. Training for farmers and agronomists will also be offered over the three-year program, which ends in March 2028.

Deadline for the first intake of applications is August 31, 2025.

The first step in applying is to complete a program pre-screening form, found on this page https://ofcaf.perennia.ca/funding/. Once the pre-screening is submitted and reviewed, a link to the on-line application form will be sent.

For more information on the program please visit ofcaf.perennia.ca. 

Nova Scotia Programs

Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture SCAP Programs are beginning to open, including:

• Get Growing Program - App. deadline: September 30
• Limestone Trucking Assistance Program - App. deadline: September 30
• On-Farm Resiliency Program - App. deadline: July 31
• Planning New Opportunities Program - App. deadline: September 30

For a complete listing of all programs, please visit www.novascotia.ca/programs.

Climate Adaptation Leadership Program: Farm Highlight Opportunity

How have you adapted to our changing climate? Big or small, we want to hear about the innovative practices you’ve been implementing. Apply to have your farm highlighted by the Climate Adaptation Leadership Program team! Approved producers could receive compensation up to $1,000!

If interested in being featured, please send an email of interest to office@nscattle.ca, including a brief highlight of the issues you faced due to climate change, and how you overcame them! 

Current Opportunities: Nova Scotia



Check out the list of current opportunities available online HERE!

Are you interested in learning more about rotational grazing and improving pasture quality for your grazing livestock?

Join Perennia on pasture this summer to discuss soil health, rotational grazing, frost seeding and pasture rejuvenation, fencing talks and more! 

Perennia's Summer Pasture Walk Series has begun! Upcoming Pasture Walks will occur:

• July 5th in Yarmouth

• July 15th in Cape Breton

• July 22nd in Cambridge

Registration is now available at Agriculture Learning Opportunities – Perennia

For every pasture walk you attend, your name will be included in a draw that could win you a pasture focused prize valuing over $500.00 including a bag of red clover. The draw will happen at our last pasture walk in December! The more pasture walks you attend, the more chances you have to win!

The Farm Resilience Mentorship (FaRM) Program, an initiative of Farmers for Climate Solutions, is excited to host a webinar with Dr. David Burton, FCS’ Scientific Advisor and Professor Emeritus at Dalhousie University. Together, we will dive deeper into nitrogen management BMPs, and the impact that they could have on building on-farm resilience and reducing emissions. 

The Nova Scotia Small Farm Expo will celebrate the provinces small-scale commercial farming community with an educational event in Antigonish on Thursday, July 24th.

Join the Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture at the Small Farm Expo as we bring together small-scale commercial farmers, experienced producer-speakers, agriculture service providers, and suppliers in a dynamic trade show setting. This is a great opportunity for peer-to-peer learning, connecting with ag industry professionals and service providers, and sharing insights and experiences with fellow small-scale farmers.

The cost to attend is $30.00, which includes nutrition and coffee breaks, plus a BBQ chicken and pork lunch with a salad bar.

Registration is required and must be completed by Monday, July 7, 2025.

If you have any questions, please contact your Regional Office for more information.

Data-driven decision-making is key to optimizing agricultural performance. Applying this approach in your fields, vineyards, and orchards can improve operational efficiency and reduce input costs. On July 24, we’ll demonstrate how drone imagery and soil mapping tools can detect spatial variability in soil and nutrient levels—supporting the development of site-specific management zones for more targeted and effective input application.

Registration NOW OPEN!

Join us for a full-day, hands-on Silvopasture CALP Workshop on August 12 at the Manning Family Farm (Falmouth, NS) or August 13 at Round Barn Farm (Old Barns, NS). Led by Brett Chedzoy, Senior Resource Educator with Cornell Cooperative Extension and a recognized leader in silvopasture across North and South America, Brett brings over 30 years of experience helping farmers integrate trees, forage, and livestock for better animal welfare, pasture productivity, and climate resilience.

These sessions will walk through site assessment, silvopasture establishment, and practical management systems for Nova Scotia’s evolving climate. Whether you're new to the idea or already experimenting, these workshops will be great for all levels!

FREE registration for either session opens soon on Perennia's website. Keep an eye out!

Under the OFCAF Program, Perennia is hosting two Cover Crop focused days this September! Day one is a Cover Crop Extension Training Day that is a discussion-based workshop for agronomists and industry to understand more about the "whys" of the BMPs, current levels of adoption, barriers to adoption in industry, and identifying support for producers. Day two is a field day at the Perennia Fieldhouse and Demonstration site for producers and industry with presentations on current cover crop adoption levels, agronomy and management, and showcasing cover crops in the field!

Stay tuned for more information in the coming weeks.

NSCP Programs:

Nova Scotia Beef Herd Renewal & Improvement Program (2025)

• Funding towards heifer retention, seed stock development, herd health, preconditioning services, VBP+ audit and surveillance systems.
• Application deadline: February 15, 2026

Nova Scotia Soil, Pasture and Forage Management Program

• Funding towards lime purchases, as well as soil, manure and/or feed analyses
• Application deadline: June 30, 2025, and November 30, 2025

Nova Scotia SCAP Programs:

Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture SCAP Programs are beginning to open, including:

• Get Growing Program - App. deadline: September 30
• Limestone Trucking Assistance Program - App. deadline: September 30
• On-Farm Resiliency Program - App. deadline: July 31
• Planning New Opportunities Program - App. deadline: September 30

For a complete listing of all programs, please visit www.novascotia.ca/programs.

Perennia Programs:

On-Farm Climate Action Fund

• Funding to help farmers implement nitrogen management, cover cropping, and rotational grazing practices.
• Application deadline: August 31, 2025

Food Ventures Program

• Helps farmers and food and beverage processors in Nova Scotia be more competitive through quality and food safety and product development services offered by Perennia specialists.
• Application deadline: October 31, 2025

Local Supplier Food Safety Support Pilot Program

• Helps local agri-food and seafood product suppliers meet food safety requirements for Nova Scotia retailers, food service and institutional markets. 
• Application deadline: July 15, 2025

Small-Scale Food and Beverage Processing Equipment Program

• Support for businesses in the purchase of food-grade and certified small-scale equipment that elevates their current processes, allowing them to access new retail avenues, meet regulatory requirements, increase production and/or reduce costs.
• Application deadline: August 29, 2025

Atlantic Stockyards Limited

Producers are encouraged to pre-register all feeder cattle as early as possible.

Atlantic Stockyards Limited (ASL) will be listing pre-registered cattle on their website.

Click Here to visit their website!