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This category is aimed at immigrants interested in agri-food primary production. The stream gives the opportunity to farmers to strengthen the rural communities by creating jobs and growing the economy by bringing agricultural skills to Nova Scotia, a province of Canada.

To be eligible to apply under this stream, the applicant must:

	have legal status in the country of residence
	be between the ages of 21 and 55
	have completed the equivalent to a Canadian high school diploma with a minimum of 12 years of education or training from a recognized institution.
	have proof of sufficient English or French language proficiency to be employable and functional in Nova Scotia upon arrival based on documentation of language proficiency
	have a minimum of 3 years experience in farm ownership, farm management OR practical farming experience with skills relevant to Nova Scotia farming conditions.
	have marketable skills to supplement farm income (or his/her spouse)
	demonstrate that you have sufficient settlement supports and financial resources, including transferable funds in your name, in order to pay your immigration costs and travel expenses (if applicable) and to successfully establish yourself and your family in the agri-food sector.
	have a minimum personal net worth of $150,000, after relocation to Nova Scotia - before the farm is purchased.
	make a minimum equity investment of $100,000 in a new or existing farming operation in capital assets (land, machinery) or working capital.
	plan to establish a farm, purchase a farm or become partner in an existing farm business. If you invest in an existing farm business, you must control at least 33.33% and take an active part in the operation of the business.
	submit a detailed agri-business plan with your application form.

A qualifying farming business must demonstrate a minimum annual revenue of $10,000 CAD. Hobby farms are not eligible.