Program Criteria

Manitoba would like to welcome experienced young farmers with entrepreneurial acumen to enter into farming ventures that cerate opportunities for themselves and contribute towards the economic growth of the province. The Manitoba Young Farmer Nominee Program is introduced to facilitate the immigration process for young farmers who meet the criteria of the program.

To qualify under the program applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Have a minimum personal net worth of CDN$150,000 (after relocating to Manitoba)

• Make a minimum amount of equity investment of CDN$150,000 in Manitoba

• Principal applicant must be under 40 years of age.

• Have a minimum of three (3) years of farm ownership experience, or three (3) years farm managment background.

• Principal applicant (and/or spouse) has marketable skills that would supplement farm income.

• Have conducted a visit to Manitoba for a minimum of seven (7) days to investigate farming opportunities and Manitoba's quality of life prior to applying.

A decent standard of living for an average farm family of four will be expected to equal or exceed a minimum of $35,000 per year.  This minimum family living expense can be earned either through farm income, or a combination of farm income and off-farm income.

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