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Location-achat - access a farm
Access farmland without an upfront down payment
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
FIRA can acquire a farm or agricultural land and lease it to help businesses access land without an upfront down payment. The program includes a purchase option and supports farm transfers, start-ups, and business expansion.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Complete an acquisition or business transfer
- Start a business
- Ensure financial sustainability
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Lease-purchase of farmland or a farm property.
- Support for farm transfers and business succession.
- Access to agricultural property for start-up or expansion.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Agricultural businesses.
- Farm start-ups.
- Businesses involved in farm transfer or succession.
Eligible expenses
- Acquisition of agricultural land or a farm property.
- Farm buildings included in the property purchase, when applicable.
- Acquisition-related fees covered by FIRA.
Processing and Agreement
- The property is appraised by an accredited independent evaluator.
- The tenant keeps the option to buy during the lease term.
- The lease can be renewed for 60 months, if chosen before the end of the term.
- The tenant may end the lease early with 180 days' notice.
Additional information
- The lease runs for 20 years, with a possible 5-year renewal.
- The tenant may end the lease annually with 180 days' notice.
- Market value is determined by an independent accredited appraisal.
- The program summary may change without notice.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Location-achat - access a farm Program
What is the Location-achat - access a farm?
FIRA can acquire a farm or agricultural land and lease it to help businesses access land without an upfront down payment. The program includes a purchase option and supports farm transfers, start-ups, and business expansion.
Who is eligible for the Location-achat - access a farm program?
To be eligible for the Location-achat - access a farm program, you must:
Minimum investment of $100,000.
Applicable to agricultural land or farms.
Buildings limited to 25% of value.
What expenses are eligible under Location-achat - access a farm?
Lease-purchase of farmland or a farm property.
Support for farm transfers and business succession.
Access to agricultural property for start-up or expansion.
Who can I contact for more information about the Location-achat - access a farm?
You can contact Investment Fund for Agricultural Succession (FIRA).
Where is the Location-achat - access a farm available?
The Location-achat - access a farm program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Location-achat - access a farm a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Location-achat - access a farm is a Loans and Capital investments
Who are the financial supporters of the Location-achat - access a farm?
Location-achat - access a farm is funded by Investment Fund for Agricultural Succession (FIRA)