The Program for Accessing Agricultural Land (PAAL) supports new and expanding primary producers in securing the land they need to start or grow their operations. Through flexible and accessible lease and financing options, the program helps farmers establish themselves and scale sustainably.
With a $5 million, three-year pilot investment in streams one and two, the program focuses on accessing land through two lease options from the Nova Scotia Farm Loan Board. Streams three and four are lending options with increase flexibility with custom terms. These leasing and purchasing pathways, allowing producers to choose the option that best matches their goals and financial readiness for their farming operation.
Whether you’re launching a new farm or expanding an existing operation, this program is designed to help you take the next step toward long-term success in Nova Scotia’s agricultural sector, with the support of the Farm Loan Board along the way.
Applicants must:
(1) Be in production or entering primary agricultural production.
(2) Must be registered, or registering once eligible, as a farm in Nova Scotia.
(3) Have an Environmental Farm Plan at time of application or when eligible.
(4) Be at least 19 years of age.
Learn more here: https://nsfarmloan.ca/program-for-accessing-agricultural-land/
