This category is for those who want to move to Saskatchewan and:

• Have experience in farming.
• Have capital (money, assets) to invest in a farming operation.
• Plan to buy and run a farm in Saskatchewan.

Application Criteria

To be approved for nomination, you must:

• Have a personal net worth of at least $500,000 (CAD).
• Have accumulated your net worth legally.
• Have at least three years experience in:
  • Farm ownership.
  • Farm management.
  • Practical farming experience.
• Give a proposal for a commercial Saskatchewan farming opportunity with plans to invest a minimum of $150,000 (CAD). In Saskatchewan, a qualified farming business must have a minimum of $10,000 CAD in annual revenue.
• Score at least 55 points on the Farm Owner/Operator Category Intent Grid.
• You must sign a Performance Agreement to purchase and actively operate a farm in Saskatchewan.
• You will also need to make a “good faith” deposit of $75,000 (CAD). The cash deposit will be returned when you have met the terms of the Performance Agreement. If you do not meet the terms within two years of being in Saskatchewan, the deposit will be paid to the Province.
• You must make an exploratory visit to Saskatchewan for at least 10 working days