Nova Scotia Loyal Voucher Program

 

School Vouchers

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!

Newcomers to Nova Scotia

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

2025 Participating Farmers’ Markest

 

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 be receiving vouchers in September 2025. Stay tuned for more information.

 

 

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