Nova Scotia Loyal Voucher Program
Vouchers are back for 2026!
Vouchers for pre-primary–12
We are thrilled to bring back the Nova Scotia Loyal School Voucher Program for the third year, in partnership with Nova Scotia Loyal. Thanks to you, 2024 and 2025 were a huge success!
In May 2026, each student will receive a $10 Nova Scotia Loyal Voucher, redeemable at participating farmers’ market across the province to help you and your family discover local!
Vouchers for post-secondary
In September 2026, each student at the following post-secondary institutions received a $10 Nova Scotia Loyal Voucher, redeemable at participating farmers’ market:
- Atlantic School of Theology
- Cape Breton University
- Acadia University
- Dalhousie University
- Mount Saint Vincent University
- NSCAD University
- Saint Francis Xavier University
- University of Kings University
- Université Sainte-Anne
- Saint Mary’s University
- & NSCC
Check back for more information in September 2026.
Participating Farmers’ Markets
Frequently Asked Questions
What can the vouchers be redeemed for?
Vouchers can be redeemed with any market vendor at participating farmers’ market locations (list above). The only exception is that vouchers cannot be redeemed towards beverage alcohol products. Vouchers cannot be redeemed for cash.
We encourage everyone to explore the market and find a producer or maker that interests them.
Where can we use them?
Vouchers can be redeemed at a vendor at a participating FMNS member farmers’ market location (list above).
Please note: Vouchers cannot be used at non-FMNS member farmers’ markets or grocers such as farm markets.
What’s the difference between a farmers’ market and a farm market store?
Farmers’ markets are comprised of groups of vendors that run their own businesses. With our member farmers’ markets, all vendors need to adhere to a “Make it, Bake it, Grow it” policy which ensures that vouchers are used towards authentically Nova Scotian products. Farm market stores, while they often sell local products, are operated as a single business and many also carry imported products.
Who will receive the Nova Scotia Loyal Vouchers?
- Each Nova Scotia public, homeschool and Mi’kmaw Kina’matnewey student from pre-primary to grade 12 will receive a $10 voucher to use at a participating local farmers’ market.
- Registered homeschool students will receive an email in May, 2026 with a link to opt into the program.
- Clients of ISANS and YREACH will receive vouchers in May 2026 to use at a participating local farmers’ market.
- Students at publicly funded post-secondary institutions will vouchers in September 2026.
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