The Timber Loan Board administers the Forests Act . The mandate of the Farm Loan Board is to increase agricultural activities in the Province by providing financial assistance to farmers. The Nova Scotia Farm Loan Board is the primary lender of long-term credit to Nova Scotia's farmers. The Board provides direct loans to resident Nova Scotia farmers operating under sole proprietorships, partnerships, or companies. The Nova Scotia Farm Loan Board provides direct loans to new and establishing farmers or those further developing their operation.
Loans are also available to agri businesses.
The Timber Loan Board provides loans to mill operators for timber land acquisitions. Loans are available under the same terms as farm loans.