We’re Nova Scotia’s
only 100% agriculture
focused lender.
We harvest flexibility.
For over 100 years, the Nova Scotia Farm Loan Board has been supporting farmers and food producers in Nova Scotia. Our mission is to build on the success of agriculture in Nova Scotia by providing lending opportunities so farmers and producers can expand, grow, and innovate. Agriculture financing is all we do, and that single focus gives us a deeper understanding of producers’ needs here.
Lending Products
We offer multiple products to help you reach your goals and cultivate the success as you grow.
How to Apply
Applying for a loan with us is easy and we’re here to help you every step of the way.
Our Clients
Dig a little deeper into a few of the ways our clients have improved their operations, and how the Loan Board lended a hand.
More ways to
seed your growth
The Bible Hill exhibition grounds are a significant driver of economic and community development for Nova Scotia. We support the development of sustainable agriculture and agri-rural business in Nova Scotia through responsible lending.
Clients & News
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Year-round Organic Vegetables on Wysmykal Farm
Full Story: Year-round Organic Vegetables on Wysmykal FarmWysmykal Farm is a small, certified organic market garden in Chapman Settlement on the Northumberland Strait. Charles Ryan and Jessy Wysmyk own and operate the farm growing and selling organic vegetables and fruit through a Community Shared Agriculture […]
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Nova Scotia Farm is Gardening Powerhouse for Loblaws and Home Depot
Full Story: Nova Scotia Farm is Gardening Powerhouse for Loblaws and Home DepotIf you buy garden plants at any Loblaws or Home Depot store in the Maritimes, those plants were grown on a seven-acre farm in Brookfield, Nova Scotia. Forest Glen Greenhouses, run by Judy Thompson with her daughter Megan […]
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Looking for an Opportunity to Serve Your Community?
Full Story: Looking for an Opportunity to Serve Your Community?Join us Serving on our Board of Directors is a great way to represent your community and share your knowledge and expertise of local agriculture or the agri-food business while supporting Agriculture in Nova Scotia. Our Board is […]
What our customers say about us.
“Locking in interest gave me some certainty in my planning and that’s the security I needed. It was easier to make a sustainable business plan knowing up front what your costs would be throughout the term. Their loan was the best fit for what we were looking to do.”
Vincent Kouwenberg, Wallace Bay, NS
“The Farm Loan Board understands my business and gives me what I need to meet my demand; they understand my message, what I’m trying to say and my story.”
Luke DenHaan, Annapolis Valley, NS
“I like the Farm Loan Board because they understand farming and they’re very flexible,”
Lisa Jenereaux, Melvern Square, NS
The Farm Loan Board really helped us navigate some tough times getting into the industry.”
Jolene Vermeulen, Urbania, NS
“The Nova Scotia Farm Loan Board has given me the tools I need to be successful”