Farm Owner and Manager Stream
The Farm Owner and Manager Application is intended for individuals with farming experience, sufficient capital to invest in a farming operation, and a plan to purchase and manage a farm in Canada.
Immigration Stream | Criteria and Requirements |
| Farm Owner Operator Stream (British Columbia PNP) | – Intend to purchase and actively manage a farm in British Columbia |
| – Have farm management experience | |
| – Have a personal net worth of at least CAD $600,000 | |
| – Make a minimum equity investment of CAD $500,000 in the proposed farm | |
| – Submit a viable, comprehensive business plan | |
| – Meet minimum language requirements (CLB 4) | |
| – Demonstrate skills and experience necessary for the success of the farm business | |
| Farm Strategic Recruitment Initiative (SINP) | – Intend to purchase and operate a farm in Saskatchewan |
| – Have a minimum net worth of CAD $500,000 | |
| – Make a minimum equity investment of CAD $300,000 in the farming operation | |
| – Must have practical farming experience | |
| – Submit a detailed business plan | |
| – Agree to live in a rural area of Saskatchewan | |
| – Attend an exploratory visit to Saskatchewan | |
| – Demonstrate English or French language proficiency (CLB 4) | |
| – Obtain a Temporary Work Permit and operate the farm for at least one year before applying for permanent residence | |
| Self-Employed Farmer Stream (Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program – AINP) | – Have farm management experience |
| – Make a minimum equity investment of CAD $500,000 in a primary production farming business in Alberta | |
| – Provide a business plan for the farming enterprise | |
| – Show proof of education, training, or work experience relevant to farm management | |
| – Demonstrate sufficient financial resources to support self and family members | |
| – Meet the minimum CLB 4 language requirements | |
| – Plan to live and operate the farm in Alberta | |
| Farm Business Investor Stream (Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program – MPNP) | – Have farm business management experience |
| – Have a minimum personal net worth of CAD $500,000 | |
| – Make a minimum equity investment of CAD $300,000 in a farm business in rural Manitoba | |
| – Submit a farm business investment proposal | |
| – Provide a signed farm business investment agreement | |
| – Attend an interview with MPNP officials | |
| – Demonstrate sufficient English or French language proficiency (CLB 4) | |
| Farm Investor Pathway (Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program – OINP) | – Have a personal net worth of at least CAD $1,500,000 |
| – Invest at least CAD $1,000,000 in a primary agricultural or agri-food business in Ontario | |
| – Control at least one-third of the equity in the business | |
| – Create at least 5 full-time permanent jobs for Canadian citizens or permanent residents | |
| – Submit a business plan for the investment | |
| – Show the investment is of significant benefit to Ontario | |
| Entrepreneur Category – Farm Business (Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program – PEI PNP) | – Intend to reside in Prince Edward Island |
| – Have a minimum net worth of CAD $600,000 | |
| – Make a minimum investment of CAD $150,000 in an eligible business in PEI | |
| – Have at least 3 years of experience in managing and operating a business | |
| – Be between 21 and 59 years of age | |
| – Have a high school diploma or equivalent education |