New Fiona Emergency Response Funding for Farmers

A new emergency response funding program will provide immediate support for Nova Scotia farmers who did not qualify for federal assistance following hurricane Fiona.

The new $3-million Fiona Agriculture Response Gap Funding program will assist farmers with a gross farm income of $10,000 or more who were not eligible for the federal Disaster Financial Assistance Arrangements program. Farmers can receive up to $400,000 in assistance.

“Some farms had serious damage and did not qualify for the federal program. Our new program helps fill the gaps,” said Agriculture Minister Greg Morrow. “When we support farms to rebuild their operations or prepare this year’s crop, we are encouraging a stronger agriculture sector. It is good for our farmers, communities and the economy.”

Farmers who filled out Nova Scotia’s Fiona Agricultural Disaster Assistance Program application have been, or will be, assigned a caseworker to help them access the new funding.

Farmers who have not filled out an application should contact fada@novascotia.ca or call 902-890-0542.

Quick Facts:

• farmers may not qualify for the federal government’s Disaster Financial Assistance Arrangements because of their revenue level, number of employees or the business structure of their farm

Additional Resources:

Fiona Agricultural Disaster Assistance Program: https://novascotia.ca/programs/fiona-agricultural-disaster-assistance/