Limestone Trucking Assistance Program

Soil acidity can be a costly challenge for Nova Scotia farms, especially when the price of transporting limestone adds significantly to overall input costs. The Limestone Trucking Assistance Program is designed to ease that burden by helping farms and agricultural organizations offset the cost of hauling limestone needed to improve soil health. Delivered by the Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture, the program focuses on creating more equal access to liming materials, regardless of a farm’s distance from suppliers, so producers can maintain productive and balanced soils.

The program provides non-repayable funding of up to roughly $30,000, covering a large portion of eligible trucking expenses. It is particularly relevant for registered farms actively engaged in agriculture, as well as not-for-profit agricultural industry associations that support Nova Scotia’s agri-food sector. By reducing transportation costs, the program supports better nutrient management, improved crop performance, and long-term efficiency across a wide range of agricultural operations.

While the Limestone Trucking Assistance Program is not always open year-round and tends to operate on a seasonal intake, it remains a valuable opportunity for farms planning soil improvement projects. Understanding how the program fits with your soil management strategy, funding limits, and application timing can make a meaningful difference when budgeting for the growing season, making it worth exploring further through GrantHub.