Applications for the 2025 Vegetable Transplant Program are open to commercial vegetable producers until February 24.

The Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture offers high-quality, low-cost vegetable transplants to eligible commercial farmers to help increase the production and variety of produce grown in the province, promote higher marketable yields and earlier harvests, and support food self-sufficiency.

In 2024, the Vegetable Transplant Program grew 4.3 million vegetable transplants, which were provided to 129 farmers.

Available crop varieties include cabbage, rutabaga, broccoli, cauliflower, onion, kale, lettuce, leek and asparagus – all grown at the Centre for Agriculture and Forestry Development in Wooddale.

Farmers demonstrating strong compliance with prior programs will receive priority for allocations. The 2025 program guide and online application form are available on the Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture website.

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“The Provincial Government remains steadfast in its commitment to explore opportunities to promote locally grown and produced products to ensure consumers have more options to buy local goods. The Provincial Vegetable Program is a practical, home-grown solution tailored to meet Newfoundland and Labrador’s specific growing conditions and farmers’ particular needs. I encourage all commercial farmers to avail of this unique program.”
Honourable Gerry Byrne
Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture

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Learn more
2025 Provincial Vegetable Transplant Program Guide and Application

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