Organic Certification Rebate Program
The objective of the Organic Certification Rebate program is to encourage more Nova Scotian farms to become certified organic, as well as to support those who have already made the changes needed to be a certified organic farm in the province.
Offered by Department of Agriculture
Amount
Up to $750
Up to 50% of eligible expenses (organic certification fees), to a maximum of $750
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Who can apply
Eligible Applicants
- Registered Farms
- Miākmaq conducting farming activities in Miākmaw communities
Program Criteria Farms must:
- be currently registered under the Farm Registration Act.
- be actively farming in the program year and applicant must be 19 years of age or older and a
resident of Nova Scotia.
- be certified organic in Nova Scotia at the time of application OR currently transitioning to
certified organic.
About the funding
Applicants can apply to receive Program funding up to 50% of eligible expenses, to a maximum of $750 for the following expenses:
- organic certification fees for current certified organic farms
- organic certification fees for up to three transition years
Certification must be done through a third-party certification body.
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Note: Approval of applications is subject to the availability of Program funding. The total amount of Program funding awarded to each applicant, or to associated applicants, may be limited at the discretion of the Department of Agriculture to ensure opportunities for additional applicants to access Program funding.
Note 2: No payment will be made for claims under $20.00.
