New Entrant Program

Eligible Applicants

In order to be considered for the New Entrant Program, an
applicant must:

• Be a Canadian Citizen or landed immigrant (proof
  required).
• Be a permanent resident of Manitoba (proof required).
• Be 18 years of age or older.
• Have an acceptable facility and location for a dairy
  operation or a detailed plan for an acceptable dairy
  facility.
• Supply a detailed two-year business plan for the dairy
  operation.
• Own and operate the dairy farm as a stand alone
  production unit within Manitoba.
• Own the dairy facility and land on which it is situated or
  have a bona fide five-year lease agreement in place with
  the owner of the facility and property.
• Have the means to purchase and maintain 20 kg of daily
  butterfat quota.
• Submit a non-refundable $100.00 fee with each
  application.

Note: Applicants planning on using an immediate family member’s production unit must confirm that the facility has not been used for milk production in the last two years.