School Voucher Program

Alderney Landing Farmers’ Market
Annapolis Royal Farmers’ & Traders’ Market
Antigonish Farmers’ Market
Bridgewater Farmers’ Market
Cape Breton Farmers’ Market
Halifax Brewery Farmers’ Market
Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market
Kentville Farmers’ Market
Louisbourg Market
Lunenburg Farmers’ Market
Merigomish Schoolhouse Farmers’ Market
Musquodoboit Harbour Farmers’ Market
New Glasgow Farmers’ Market
Portapique Market
Prospect Communities Farmers’ Market
Sackville Farmers’ Market at Acadia Park
Spryfield Farmers’ Market
Tatamagouche Farmers’ Market
Truro Farmers’ Market
Wolfville Farmers’ Market
Yarmouth Farmers’ Market

Also, browse this list of Holiday Events at Farmers’ Markets for more shopping options.

Due to the program timelines occurring close to the end of the school year, some school administrators elected to hold the vouchers for distribution in September when attendance numbers are higher. But don’t worry! The vouchers don’t expire until December 31, 2024.

Students who have not yet received their voucher in September will need to contact their individual school administration to determine the status.

What if my student graduated grade 12 this year and didn’t receive their NS Loyal School Vouchers in June?

We would encourage recent graduates who did not receive their voucher and want to participate in the program to contact their school administration in September to see if they can receive them.

What can the vouchers be redeemed for?

Vouchers can be redeemed with any market vendor at participating FMNS member farmers’ market locations (see list above). The only exception is that vouchers cannot be redeemed towards beverage alcohol products. We encourage students to explore the market and find a producer or maker that interests them.

Who got the NS Loyal School Vouchers?

All Nova Scotia public schools and Mi’kmaw Kina’matnewey schools received the vouchers for distribution to students.

Registered homeschool students should have received an email from the Department of Education in July providing you with a link to opt into the program. Another email will be sent through the Department of Education in September reminding registered homeschool students about the opportunity.

Where can we use them?

Vouchers can be redeemed at a vendor at a participating FMNS member farmers’ market location (see list above).

Please note: Vouchers cannot be used at non-FMNS member farmers’ markets or grocers such as farm markets.