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INVESTMENT DETAILS


ProductFarm Works Loans
Product Description

FarmWorks endeavors to provide Nova Scotian Investors with meaningful returns on funds invested to increase viable, sustainable food production and the security provided by access to local food. Farm Works Community Economic Development Investment Fund (CEDIF) helps create new opportunities by providing subordinated debt financing for farms and food-related businesses. Production of food creates jobs on farms and throughout the food system, increases food sufficiency, keeps money in Nova Scotia, helps reinvigorate rural communities and contributes to Nova Scotia’s economy. Farm Works forms partnerships with investors and loan recipients, and augments financing provided by other lending institutions such as the Farm Loan Board, Community Business Development Corporations, Credit Unions, other Co-operatives and commercial lenders. FarmWorks promotes the benefits of investing in local enterprises and buying local products.

Legal StructureUnsecured debt
Asset ClassPrivate debt
Investment AvailabilityClosed
SIZE, PERFORMANCE AND RISK
Product AUM$1-5M
IMPACT DETAILS


Impact evidence typeOutput Data. Report a selection of relevant investee outputs consistent with impact goals
UN SDGs
  • SDG 2 – Zero hunger
  • SDG 15 – Life on land
Iris Environmental Objectives
  • Biodiversity conservation
  • Energy and fuel efficiency
  • Natural resources conservation
  • Pollution prevention and waste management
  • Sustainable energy
  • Sustainable land use
Iris Target Groups
  • Children
  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Elderly adults
  • People with disabilities
  • Minority populations
  • Women
Regions Invested In
  • Canada
ISSUER DETAILS


IssuerFarm Works
Address70 Eden Row, Wolfville NS B4P 2R2
Telephone Number1-902-542-3442
Websitefarmworks.ca
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