Business Investor Stream – Farm Investor Pathway
This pathway is for experienced farm owners and operators who will invest in and actively operate a farm in rural Manitoba producing primary agricultural products. A Farm Business Research Visit to Manitoba and a farm business plan are mandatory parts of the process. The applicant must live on the farm and participate directly in its management on an ongoing basis.
Open
Status
Job offer
How you apply
Key requirements
| Language | No language test score is required; if invited to an interview, it must be conducted in English or French. |
| Work experience | At least 3 years of farm ownership and operation experience. |
| Job offer | Not required |
| Ties to the province | Mandatory Farm Business Research Visit to Manitoba; farm must be in rural Manitoba, in active primary agriculture production and economically viable; applicant must reside on the farm. |
| How you apply | Direct application when you meet the requirements |
| Money — funds, net worth, investment | Minimum net worth of $500,000 and a minimum investment of $300,000 in eligible tangible assets in rural Manitoba (per current MPNP criteria tables). |
Summary only — requirements change and details decide real cases. Always confirm the full criteria on the official program page before applying: https://immigratemanitoba.com/mpnp/bis/fip/ (this record was verified against that source on 23 Oct 2026). This page is general information, not legal or immigration advice.
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