Nova Scotia Loyal Voucher Program

Vouchers for pre-primary–12

We are thrilled to bring back the Nova Scotia Loyal School Voucher Program for the second year, in partnership with Nova Scotia Loyal. Thanks to you, last year was a huge success, with 38% of voucher users being first-time visitors to a farmers’ market!

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!

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Vouchers for post-secondary

Each student at the following post-secondary institutions will receive 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

Students can retrieve their vouchers by contacting their school administrators for more information.

Vouchers for newcomers to Nova Scotia

We are pleased to share that clients of ISANS and YREACH will also be receiving vouchers in May 2025!

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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.

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 on May 14, 2025 with a link to opt into the program. Reminder emails will be sent as well.
Clients of ISANS and YREACH will receive vouchers in May 2025 to use at a participating local farmers’ market.
Students at publicly funded post-secondary institutions will receive vouchers in September 2025.

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