The government of Nova Scotia is launching a new buy local program, Nova Scotia Loyal.

Students from grades Primary to 12 will receive Nova Scotia Loyal vouchers to help them discover Nova Scotian products at local farmers’ markets this summer.

The $10 voucher, to be distributed in public schools this month, can be redeemed toward any locally grown, harvested or crafted product at participating farmers’ markets around the province.

The school voucher program is a partnership between Nova Scotia Loyal and the Farmers’ Markets of Nova Scotia aimed at attracting new customers. Nova Scotia Loyal is designed to make it easier to identify Nova Scotia products and provide incentives for consumers to support local businesses.

Additional Resources:

• Nova Scotia Loyal: https://nsloyal.ca/
• Farmers’ Markets of Nova Scotia: https://farmersmarketsnovascotia.ca/
• Mandate letter for the Minister of Economic Development: https://novascotia.ca/exec_council/letters-2021/ministerial-mandate-letter-2021-ED.pdf