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Nova Scotia to attract immigrant farmers

October 18, 2010,
Halifax, NS – Nova Scotia is hoping to attract immigrant farmers to rural parts
of the province.

October 18, 2010,
Halifax, NS – Nova Scotia is hoping to attract immigrant farmers to rural parts
of the province.

Agriculture Minister
John MacDonell says $260,000 is being set aside to help promote the plan.

MacDonell says the
government will be talking to experienced producers who are interested in
immigrating and setting up sustainable farming operations.

The project includes
developing detailed agriculture sector profiles, a website and a database of
available farmland in Nova Scotia.

It also involves hosting
information sessions in targeted countries and preparing profiles of Nova
Scotia and selected agricultural sectors.

The province's Office of
Immigration will support the initiative by creating an agri-food sector pilot
stream.