Through this Nova Scotia Beef Initiative, the vision is to grow and strengthen the industry so more Nova Scotians can enjoy the benefits of eating local beef.

We’re collaborating with producers, workforce development, academic, marketing and investment and government partners to pilot new programs and services, support training and skills development, create new markets for local beef and help the industry plan for climate change.

Perennia will provide resources for the Nova Scotia beef industry by measuring industry growth, providing up-to-date forage information, and helping to develop a feedlot pilot program.

The objective of the Beef Abattoir and Processing Assistance program is to support increased capacity of Nova Scotia provincially licensed abattoirs and processors that serve the beef industry in the province. The program can provide up to 60 percent funding for eligible project costs; up to $15000 for abattoirs and $5000 for meat processors working with beef.

Intake is now open.  Application deadline has been extended to 4:30 pm on March 31, 2025.