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Come discover the future of farming at Sustain Farm, a student-run vegetable farm in the heart of Bible Hill. As part of Nova Scotia Open Farm Day, you're invited to visit 77 Pictou Road on Sunday, September 21 to meet the passionate Dalhousie University students behind this innovative project.

Sustain by Cultiv8, part of Dalhousie’s Agricultural Sandbox, is more than just a garden—it’s a living lab for sustainable agriculture. Managed by four Dalhousie agriculture students and a farm coordinator, Sustain models real-world solutions for food security and climate resilience, while building strong ties between students, community and industry.

“We are a small, student-run vegetable garden that features a multitude of different crops,” says Savannah Gould, a fourth-year Agricultural Business student. “We utilize sustainable farming techniques and host weekly vegetable sales and CSA boxes. Our goal is to build collaboration across our campus and community.”

With strong support from community partners like Masstown Market, Community Credit Union and TD Bank, Sustain is creating a vibrant hub of learning, innovation and action.

“Sustain exists to show that sustainable farming isn’t just possible here in Nova Scotia—it’s essential. It gives students the skills, the confidence and the connections to become the next generation of agri-leaders,” said Jason Grant Cultiv8’s program manager.

Whether you're a curious community member, aspiring grower, or a passionate supporter of local food systems, come see firsthand how students are growing food—and growing the future.

Sustain matters.
Because sustainable agriculture matters.
Because Nova Scotia’s future farmers matter.

Learn more about Sustain by Cultiv8 during NS Open Farm Day, proudly coordinated by the Nova Scotia Federation of Agriculture’s Meet Your Farmer program.