Farmers moving to Nova Scotia where farm costs same as 1-bedroom condo in B.C.
Celina and her partner, Nick, have been farming the land since 2022, producing blueberries, citrus fruits and a place for some animals to call home.
A Vancouver Island family, Back to Nature Acres, is relocating 6,000 kilometers to Nova Scotia due to the soaring cost of farming in British Columbia. Celina Knuff, owner of the farm, expressed to Global News that even at the age of nine, she had envisioned her future farm. However, the high land costs in B.C. have made it challenging to sustain the farm.
They previously operated a blueberry and citrus farm on Vancouver Island and now plan to move to a 50-acre farm in Nova Scotia in September. The price of a one-bedroom condo on Vancouver Island is equivalent to the cost of the Nova Scotia property. Knuff noted that they received supportive comments from former B.C. farmers who made similar decisions and have no regrets.
Emily Lowan, leader of the BC Green Party, stated that if the current trend continues, B.C. may face food scarcity and increased reliance on imports. B.C.'s agricultural minister acknowledged the challenges faced by farmers and empathized with those making difficult decisions. Knuff believes this move is the right choice for their future.
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