Grape Industry Development Program
1. To provide assistance for the establishment of new or more
productive vineyards.
1. To assist with the adoption of new vineyard technologies and/
or purchase of specialized vineyard equipment that will improve grape production practices in New Brunswick (NB).
The Grape Industry Development Program will assist producers to plant selections of grape varieties suited to NB growing conditions and meet market demands.
Offered by Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries
Amount
Element A: up to 50% of eligible cost for the vines and trellis system, to a maximum of $2,200 per acre for plants and $3,500 per acre for trellis system, to a maximum of $5,700 per acre for both; Element B: up to 50% of eligible costs to a maximum of $20,000 per applicant; maximum program contribution per year/per farm is $30,000 (Elements A+B)
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Who can apply
Established New Brunswick grape growers and new entrants who wish to establish a vineyard in New Brunswick.
- Activities must be carried out within the province of New Brunswick
- Preference will be given to projects which will result in the grapes
being value-added within New Brunswick
- Must be a member in good standing with the New Brunswick Grape
Growers Association.
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