Growing Forward 2 is a renewed commitment by the federal, provincial and territorial governments to ensure productivity and profitability for Canada’s agricultural sector. With a focus on innovation, competitiveness, and market development, Growing Forward 2 programs will help industry seize future opportunities and realize its full potential as a major driver of the Canadian economy. Under Growing Forward 2 governments will continue to offer ongoing funding for a complete and effective suite of Business Risk Management programs to ensure farmers are protected against severe market volatility and disasters. For more information on federal GF2 programs, please call 1-877-246-4682. There will be a series of information meetings across Nova Scotia on Monday, June 3rd. For more details on meeting locations and times, visit: http://www.gov.ns.ca/agri/. For more information on Growing Forward 2, visit: www.agr.gc.ca/GrowingForward2.