Government of New Brunswick

Overview

Technical advice regarding agricultural land and environment related issues.

Eligibility

Agricultural producers, Agricultural associations (general and commodity based).

Description

Technical advice is provided to agricultural producers in areas such as water management, irrigation, land development, manure management, crop development and environmental stewardship. Assistance is provided in the coordination of soil and water conservation engineering services, the submission of project funding applications and subsequent project implementation as well as the administration and delivery of various federal / provincial programs. Other activities include administration of the Livestock Operations Act and coordination of agriculture related responses to Environment Impact Assessment registrations. Services are provided by regionally located Land Development Officers and Technicians, with a Manager centrally located in Fredericton.