This project aims to provide free soil health testing for horticulture farmers who seek to understand and improve their soil structure, crop quality, optimize yields, enhance economic efficiency, and manage soil fertility. Click here to find out more about eligibility and how to apply!

On Thursday, February 29, the one-day Nova Scotia Climate Smart Farming Forum will provide insights into current Nova Scotia climate change projections and what this will mean for NS farmers. Participants will delve into discussions about climate change adaptation, regenerative agricultural practices and technologies to enhance resilience, and discover program and funding opportunities to support adoption of climate-smart farming practices in Nova Scotia. First 30 farmers to register will get 100% rebate at the event! Click here for more information or to register!

For all growers – Horticulture Nova Scotia Research Priority Setting Survey……..Don’t worry it is short!
Help us narrow down and identify new priorities for future research efforts.  Horticulture Nova Scotia collaborates on research projects with many other institutions. These projects aim to assist farmers by improving pest control, exploring different growing systems or changing management practices. This survey will act as a tool to narrow down and identify new priorities for future research efforts. To complete the survey, click on this link: Click here.

Congratulations to Indian Garden Farms – Glen and Marilyn Hebb and their son, Matthew – of Hebbville, Lunenburg County, on being the 2024 RBC Horticulture Nova Scotia Innovator of the Year. It is recognition well-deserved; this farm exemplifies not only innovation, but creativity and a true sense of community. It is a 21st century operation that respects and maintains the tradition and hard-working values of past generations (in photo l-r Matthew and Glen).

Congratulations to Marg, Mark, Peter and Roger Sawler on being awarded Honorary Memberships with Horticulture Nova Scotia in recognition of worthy contributions to the horticultural industry. Each Sawler family member has been an integral part of both our industry and their community, and we thank them for decades of dedication! All the best in the future! (In photo – Mark and Marg)

Perennia has many webinars and in-depth workshops upcoming for our growers; there is something to interest everyone, providing benefit to you and your farm! To view what is on the schedule, click on this link.

Phase 3 Industry Recovery Program is open.

Applications are due November 6, 2024. Polar Vortex Industry Recovery Program – Horticulture Nova Scotia (horticulturens.ca)

Strawberry U-Picks

Farm name: Loré Farms
Location of U-Pick: 5505 Upper Clyde Rd. Shelburne
Days and hours of operation: Will vary – updates will be on the Facebook page
Phone Number: 902-875-2102
Email: strawberryguyns@gmail.com
Facebook: Loré Farms

By April 1 each year, the Advanced Payments Program (APP) is open for all loan categories. For more information regarding the HNS APP program, click here, email info@horticulturens.ca or call 902-678-9335.

One benefit of being a Horticulture Nova Scotia member is you receive the additional bonus of a membership with Agri-TechE! Agri-TechE is a business-focused membership organization, supporting the growth of a world-leading network of innovative farmers, producers, scientists, technologists and entrepreneurs who share a vision of increasing the productivity, profitability and sustainability of agriculture.  Want to learn more about this organization? Just click here!

On Monday, January 27 & Tuesday, January 28, our 2025 Scotia Horticultural Congress will be held at the Old Orchard Inn, Greenwich, NS with the theme “Adapting for Growth and Opportunity”! Our Sponsorship & Trade Show Package is now open. For all the information, 2025 Scotia Horticultural Congress. Please join us!

Horticulture Nova Scotia’s “Do You Know What We Grow?” campaign promotes our member farmers, the unique produce they grow, and the seasonal availability.  For more information on the campaign, please click on the icon.

Freggie, our beloved mascot has his own website for learning and exploring.  Check it out at http://www.freggietales.ca/