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.

The Polar Vortex Industry Recovery Program Phase 2 is now open.  See the guidelines for information and edibility criteria.

We are so excited to announce the winner of our Mascot Drawing Contest- ‘Mr. Corn’!
This awesome drawing was created by Chloe who is 8 years old!
Congratulations on winning this contest, and enjoy the movies Chloe!

Reminder: To those approved during the second intake, your claim deadline will be June 30. A partnership of Horticulture Nova Scotia and the Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture, this program is designed to support fruit and vegetable growers who invest in innovative technologies. For more information, follow this link Season Extension Enhancement Program – Horticulture Nova Scotia (horticulturens.ca)

As of April 1, the 2024 Advanced Payments Program (APP) will be open for all loan categories. For 2024, the interest-free limit will be $250,000, with interest-bearing applying to any amount over $250,000.  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!

Thank you to everyone who attended and/or supported Scotia Horticultural Congress 2024 Monday, January 22 & Tuesday, January 23 as we celebrated “Building Strong Roots for 25 Years!” A special thank you to the Old Orchard Inn, Greenwich, NS for being such an amazing host, and to Acadia University for a wonderful banquet! Our Congress Sponsors 2024 with live links will remain, so remember to check them out!  And visit our full program, with live-linked ads, trade show contacts, and speaker info!

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/