The provincial government announced new funding for a greenhouse in New Glasgow that will support adults with intellectual disabilities.
The government is investing $1.4 million dollars into Summer Street Industries’ agricultural project to build a new, three-bay, all season, fully accessible greenhouse. It will provide hands-on gardening skills, on-site programming, and space for local businesses to lease and grow food.
Minister of Agriculture Greg Morrow said the investment will help Nova Scotia meet its goal of having 20 percent of people’s food consumption come from local food by 2030.
“We’re proud to support this greenhouse at Summer Street Industries. It’s another step to help with our mandate to increase Nova Scotians’ consumption of locally grown or produced food,” said Morrow.
Minister of Community Services Karla MacFarlane praised the funding’s potential to increase opportunities for Nova Scotians living with disabilities.
“This expansion will enhance the lives of people in New Glasgow and neighbouring communities, allowing people living with intellectual disabilities to find fulfilling work, while providing the area with locally grown, healthy food,” said MacFarlane.
Summer Street Industries is an adult service centre that employs 180 adults living with intellectual disabilities. Construction on the new greenhouse will begin this spring.