The Great Trek was a defining moment in the history of the Boer, white South African farmers of Dutch descent. In the early 19^th century the Boer migrated from the Cape Colony to the interior of what is today South Africa. With the Boers having a reputation as some of the best farmers in the world, the Georgian took note. Confronted with the dire situation in the agricultural sector in 2010 the Georgian government invited the Boer to immigrate and to invest in Georgia. The hope was that the Boer, with their expertise and knowledge, will bring modern farming methods to Georgia.

A working paper by the European Centre for Minority Issues is cautious about the program. Georgian agriculture and commercials farmers cooperating with Boers could benefit from the program. But at the same time, Georgian small-scale farmers should not be forgotten, and partnerships and knowledge transfer between Boers and Georgian small-scale farmers need to be encouraged and actively supported.

Kemp says he is making a particular effort to integrate into Georgian society. He has begun studying the Georgian language and is even considering becoming Georgian Orthodox. He is also building relationships with local villagers; joking with them, through a translator, as well as sharing tips on how to plant seeds deeper and more efficiently and how to get better results from machinery when planting and harvesting.