New Fiona Emergency Response Funding for Farmers

Feb 28, 2023

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.

Source : Novascotia .ca

Video: We’ll NEVER Use These Grain Bins Again!

A huge change is happening on the farm — our new grain bin has officially arrived, and that means we’ll never use some of our old grain bins again. In today's video, we take delivery of the new grain bin, look back at the old bins that have been part of our farm for years, and talk about why this upgrade is such a big deal for harvest, grain storage, and the future of our family farm.

This is more than just a grain bin delivery. It’s the end of an era and the start of a major farm upgrade that will completely change how we handle corn during harvest. From old grain storage to a brand-new bin setup, this project is one of the biggest improvements we’ve made at the farm.

Join me as the new grain bin shows up, the bin project continues, and we prepare for a new chapter in harvest efficiency on our Minnesota family farm.