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Future Farmer Program

ByMaurice

Amount:

No Fixed Amount

Type of Program:

Grants

Description:

The Future Farmer Program supports the expansion of domestic and international competitiveness by supporting new farmers to improve the probability that they establish or continue profitable and sustainable commercial farm businesses. The program will help new entrants through three streams of entry, identify and prioritize their business goals and will help them identify planning, management and technical skills that are needed to reach their goals.

Comments on Funding:

Funding is 50% of assistance, up to:

  • $5,000 per farm operation for eligible continuous improvement on-farm projects expenses per fiscal year over the life of the CAP Framework Agreement (2018-2023),
  • $1,000 per farm operation for eligible analytical laboratory testing expenses,
  • $2,000 per farm operation for eligible Business Risk Management expenses over the life of the CAP Framework Agreement (2018-2023).

Funding is 75% of assistance up to $4,000 per farm operation for eligible skill development and training expenses over the life of the CAP Framework Agreement (2018-2023).

When It Ends:

Ongoing

Deadline:

2023

Eligibility:

The applicant must:

  • Mi’kmaq First Nations and other Indigenous Organizations who are new agricultural producers with a business or succession plan,
  • new agricultural producers with a business or succession plan

Application Steps:

1

Applicants must submit their completed applications via regular mail or email to the attention of the Future Farmer Program Officer.

Other Things to Note:

This program is part of the Canadian Agricultural Partnership (2018-2023).

Program Contact:

​Future Farmer Program

​Future Farmer Program Guidelines

​Future Farmer Program Application Form​​​

Related posts:

PEI Business Registry: Plain English Guide for Prince Edward Island Entrepreneurs
Major Industries in Prince Edward Island: Overview of 8 Top Industries
Aboriginal Business Financing Program (ABFP)
Jobs and Growth Fund (JGF)

Maurice (Moe) Muise learned the ins-and-outs of government while an employee of the Government of Canada in Ottawa for 10 years. His current focus is helping small businesses in Atlantic Canada to identify and maximize government grants to grow their business. Click here to learn more about Moe’s background and how he can help your business.

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