Which parts of Nova Scotia have soils that support orchards and field crops?

In Nova Scotia, land suitable for agriculture is limited, as nearly nine-tenths of the province's landmass is generally unsuitable for farming. However, in specific areas where the soil is underlain by clastic sedimentary rock—primarily sandstone—the land supports orchards and field crops.1

These productive pockets are located in the following regions:

• The Annapolis Valley
• Areas along the Northumberland Strait
• The region surrounding Cobequid Bay1