Apple Industry Development Program

Who can apply

1. Activities must be carried out within the province of New Brunswick. • The applicant must indicate the potential annual value or revenue
2. Must be the current owner of the land where the orchard (trees that the new orchards and support systems will contribute to

and support system) will be established and until the project the growth or sustainability of the farm operation once they are claim is paid. established. Indicate what specific areas this value is coming from (e.g. increased volume, increased price, increased quality,

1. A member in good standing of the Apple Growers of New access to new markets, development of a new value-added

Brunswick (AGNB) as prescribed under the New Brunswick product or other items).

Natural Products Act.

1. Only new orchard trees and support systems installed in the
2. A new entrant may apply if their ultimate goal is commercial- current funding year and that meet all quality requirements will

scale apple production and approval is received from the AGNB. be eligible.

The applicant must be the current owner of the land where the

ELEMENT A: orchard (trees and support system) will be established and provide proof of ownership.

Eligibility Criteria: Prorating the eligible amount per tree and support system:

1. The applicant must describe the orchard planting site and All applications for Element A will be reviewed after the application

indicate its suitability for apple production which includes deadline (August 1). If the total number of eligible trees and support the following information: a history of the site and what crops systems requested in approved projects exceeds the annual were grown previously; a list of soil improvements; a current funding allotment for the program, funding will be prorated. The description of soil texture, nutrients and drainage; a list of eligible amount per tree will be prorated according to the total treatments for soil replant disease if apple trees were grown funds available and the number of trees approved for funding per on the site. Refer to NBDAAF factsheet: “Site Selection for level of assistance category - permanent support stake, trellis Productive Apple Orchards”. supported, top grafted.

1. A 5 year planting plan that includes a description of the new

varieties of apples, rootstocks and trellis support system; a. New Orchard Trees and Support Systems: Proof of payment sources of new apple trees; a short description that indicates will be required. how the fruit will be sold (retail/wholesale).

Up to $11.00 per supported tree (with a permanent support stake)

1. Effective wildlife deterrents must be installed in the year of and up to $15.00 per trellis supported tree; the tree and support

planting at orchard locations with known or potential wildlife system must meet the following quality requirements: damage. Exclusionary fencing must comply with industry standards. Refer to: NBDAAF factsheet “Fencing Options to Mitigate Wildlife Damage”.

Quality Requirements: Eligibility Criteria:

Trees must be planted in the permanent orchard location and have When funding is requested for Element B items, the applicant must all support system components installed at the time of inspection. submit a written description of how these items will improve farm Trees must be healthy and vigorous and at least 120 cm (4 ft) in productivity, fruit quality and orchard establishment. The applicant height with a trunk caliper at least 1.25 cm (1/2 in.) measured at must also indicate where the increased potential value or revenue 5.0 cm (2 in.) above the graft union at the time of inspection. The will come from e.g. increased volume, increased price, increased support system must include a 3.0 m (10 ft.) permanent support quality, increased savings/efficiencies, access to new markets, stake or a complete trellis system. The trellis system must include development of a new value-added product or other item(s).