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  Farm Credit Canada - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Farm Credit Canada (known as Farm Credit Corporation until 2001), or FCC, is Canada's largest agricultural term lender.
FCC was established in 1959, under the Farm Credit Act, at that time solely to provide loans to farmers.
FCC is one of Canada's many Crown Corporations; they report to the Parliament of Canada through the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Farm_Credit_Corporation   (540 words)

  
 Farm Credit Canada - TheBestLinks.com - FAC, April 2, 2001, 1993, ...
Farm Credit Canada (known as Farm Credit Corporation until 2001) or FCC is Canada's largest agricultural term lender and is dedicated exclusively to serving the financial needs of Canadian farmers.
FCC was established in 1959, under the Farm Credit Act.
FCC is now in a position that they can fund and deliver joint programs and services with federal agencies, provincial governments and other term lenders.
www.thebestlinks.com /FAC.html   (395 words)

  
 Capital News Online | Cultivating young farmers   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Farm Credit Canada is looking for ways to make it easier to hand a farm down from one generation to the next.
Farming in Canada got a boost from the federal government, Feb. 28, through the Canadian Adaptation and Rural Development Fund.
When a farm owner dies, the family member waiting to take it over needs to know what problems he or she will face, and that's where Farm Credit and Canadian Young Farmers come in.
www.carleton.ca /jmc/cnews/27032002/n2print.shtml   (1100 words)

  
 Official Report * 1325 * Number 051 (Official Version)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The FCC must have the ability to be able to finance those types of operations to allow for diversification in the agricultural community.
The FCC would have the authority to provide loans to businesses related to farming in both cases where the business is majority owned by farmers and where it is not.
The FCC would be given the authority to acquire and dispose of equity interests in farming operations or in businesses related to farming.
www.parl.gc.ca /37/1/parlbus/chambus/house/debates/051_2001-04-30/han051_1325-e.htm   (685 words)

  
 Saskatchewan Agriculture and Food: Human Services
The vision of Farm Credit Canada is of visionary leaders and trusted partners in agricultural financing - putting the power of specialized knowledge and innovation to work for farm families and agribusiness across Canada.
Farm Credit Canada is a federal Crown corporation that reports to Parliament through the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food.
FCC can lend to new and established farmers with or without off-farm income, for any size of operation, provided the borrower is of legal age and a Canadian citizen (or permanent resident).
www.agr.gov.sk.ca /apps/human_serv/structure/display.asp?id=406   (193 words)

  
 BEA Systems Canada
Farm Credit Canada, with a portfolio in excess of $10 billion, works with farmers and agribusiness firms across Canada.
Farm Credit Canada selected BEA based on several factors, including its aggressive support for open standards, its technology and market leadership, and the track record of the BEA WebLogic Platform.
Farm Credit Canada was also impressed with BEA’s unified platform, which is designed to help eliminate the need to rely on multiple point products for application development, portal design, and systems integration.
www.bea.com /ca/customers/BEA-FCCPR.htm   (761 words)

  
 Inman News Features
If you own a farmhouse or a farm in Canada, right now may be a good time to sell it, according to figures released by Farm Credit Canada, which handles most farm loans in the country.
A Farm Credit official said it's a sign that despite the problems of the last couple of years, with drought and low prices, farmers in those two provinces are feeling more positive.
The FCC survey is based on a benchmark system of 245 properties across the country.
db.inman.com /inman/content/subscribers/ebay/column.cfm?StoryId=030703FB   (593 words)

  
 2001 Annual Report To Parliament - Crown Corporations and Other Corporate Interests of Canada - Printable Version
The name of the Corporation was changed to Farm Credit Canada to better reflect its federal identity and to demonstrate the federal government's commitment to rural Canada.
The Canada Lands Company Limited noted that new directors are given an orientation session and a manual, and are encouraged to participate in educational seminars on corporate governance.
Financial data for the Bank of Canada, the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and the Public Sector Pension Investment Board are provided for information, but are not included in the totals due to the unique nature of their operations.
www.tbs-sct.gc.ca /report/crown/01/cc-se-01-PR_e.asp?printable=True   (5837 words)

  
 Farm Credit Canada -> Donors and Sponsors (Building Dreams and Futures)
Farm Credit Canada/Financement agricole Canada (FCC) is Canada’s largest provider of business and financial solutions to Canadian farms and agribusiness.
FCC employees believe in giving back to the communities where they live and work.
FCC is the official supporter of translation services at the 2005 Canada Summer Games.
www.uregina.ca /campaign/donors/Farm_Credit_Canada.shtml   (227 words)

  
 Farm credit   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Farm Credit is a customer-owned lending association serving the financial needs of farmers, ranchers, timberland harvesters and rural residents throughout...
Farm Credit Services of America is dedicated solely to the financial success and prosperity of the farmers and ranchers we serve.
Farm Credit Administration (FCA), an independent agency of the executive branch of the federal government that supervises and coordinates the Farm Credit...
www.buymain.com /farm+credit.html   (995 words)

  
 Farm Credit Canada Rewards Ontario Agriculture Students   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
"Farm Credit Canada is committed to the future of the agricultural industry.
Participating schools across Canada include: McGill University (McDonald College), Nova Scotia Agricultural College, Assiniboine Community College, Lakeland College, Olds College, the Universities of Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Guelph, as well as the Institut de technologie agro-alimentaire in St-Hyacinthe and La Pocatiere, Quebec, and the University College of the Fraser Valley in British Columbia.
FCC's healthy portfolio of $9.7 billion and 10 consecutive years of portfolio growth are a reflection of its customers' success.
www.thesoydailyclub.com /Farm&Market/FCC06012004.asp   (513 words)

  
 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Online (AAFC Online): Agriculture: food and much more   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
FCC works with them through every stage of their operation, from startup to retirement, and through all phases of commodity price cycles.
Many of the corporation's 900 employees come from a farming background and are well known for their agricultural financial expertise.
FCC examines the trends affecting agriculture to develop financial and business management solutions that meet producers' needs today and well into the future.
www.agr.gc.ca:8081 /cb/brochure/fcc_e.phtml   (247 words)

  
 FARM CREDIT CANADA (FCC)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Farm Credit Canada is a federal Crown corporation totally dedicated to the agricultural industry.
FCC provides fixed interest rate terms of up to 20 years and amortization periods between three and 29 years to provide long-term stable options for Canadian farmers.
At the outset of the loan, the customer develops a business plan with FCC and their interest rates are decreased as they reach agreed on goals, such as a proven repayment track record and enhanced current or working capital ratios.
www.ccfi-cife.ca /english/fcc_e.htm   (1011 words)

  
 farm credit information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The Farm Credit Administration (FCA or Agency) is an independent agency in the executive branch of the U.S. Government.
Congressman Ed Case visited the Farm Credit Services of Hawaii in Honolulu to talk about agricultural issues and was also presented with a Farm Credit PAC check...
We are part of The Farm Credit System, a nationwide financial cooperative created by Congress in 1916 to...
property-raider.com /articles/122/farm-credit.html   (553 words)

  
 Farm Credit Canada (FCC)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
FCC is dedicated exclusively to financing the needs of Canada's primary producers and small to medium-sized agribusiness.
FCC's vision is to lead the way in agricultural financing - putting the power of specialized knowledge and innovation to work for farm families and agribusiness across Canada.
FCC understands that expanding a horticultural operation often results in a reduced income stream for a number of years.
www.agr.gc.ca /progser/fcc_e.phtml   (792 words)

  
 Rural and Remote Canada Online - A to Z Index
This Department of Justice Canada service is responsible for tracing individuals in default of a family provision; intercepting federal payments going to individuals in default of their family support obligations; and ordering the suspension or denial of federal licences and passports to persons in default of their family support obligations.
Farm Improvement and Marketing Cooperatives Loans Act is a guaranteed loans program designed to increase the availability of loans for the purpose of improving and developing farm buildings and the processing, distribution or marketing of farm products by cooperative associations.
The Farm Line is a confidential telephone counselling and referral service provided to farmers and farm families in the province of Ontario.
www.rural-canada.ca /alphabetical/search_results.cfm?category=F&lang=eng&target=letters   (960 words)

  
 The Farm Line - Confidential support and referral for farmers and their families   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The latest contribution is $10,000 from Farm Credit Canada, assistance which Farm Line coordinator Susan Klein-Swormink welcomed as "a very timely boost both financially and morally".
Bill Dufraimont, Vice-President of FCC lending operations in Ontario, said the Farm Line was picked for support as a means to contribute to "the enhancement and long-term success of our rural communities.
As part of that commitment, FCC donates one per cent of profits to charitable and not-for-profit community organizations, with an accent on rural organizations that address food and hunger issues, along with farm safety.
www.thefarmline.ca /media_march2002.html   (324 words)

  
 Farm Credit Canada Act
This Act may be cited as the Farm Credit Canada Act.
“farming” includes livestock raising, bee-keeping, dairying, fruit growing, tillage of the soil and any other husbandry activity that the Corporation determines, under subsection 4(3), to be farming for the purposes of this definition;
The primary focus of the activities of the Corporation shall be on farming operations, including family farms.
laws.justice.gc.ca /en/F-2.2/text.html   (1866 words)

  
 farn credit canada
Farm Credit Canada (FCC) is a federal Crown Corporation devoted to helping farmers and agribusiness operators grow, diversify and prosper.
Every October 16th since 2001 Farm Credit Canada has made a significant donation to the CAFB in honour of World Food Day.
The CAFB is thankful to Farm Credit Canada and the food producers it works with for their commitment to bringing food to those in need.
www.cafb-acba.ca /english/IndependentPages-FarmCreditCanada(FCC).html   (123 words)

  
 Regional and Bilateral Agreements   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Farm Credit Corporation Canada provides specialized and personalized business and financial services and products to farming operations, including family farms, and to those businesses in rural Canada, including small and medium-sized businesses, that are businesses related to farming.
Only individuals ordinarily resident in Canada, enterprises having their head offices in Canada or branch offices in Canada of foreign enterprises may apply for and be issued import or export permits or transit authorization certificates for goods and related services subject to controls under the Export and Import Permits Act.
A "resident" of Canada is an individual who is ordinarily resident in Canada, or a corporation that has its head office in Canada or maintains one or more establishments in Canada to which employees employed in connection with the business of the corporation ordinarily report for work.
www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca /tna-nac/ftaa/io-ax1-en.asp   (4101 words)

  
 Prince Edward Island 4-H Web Site
Farm Credit Canada and Canadian 4-H Council will not be responsible for late submissions due to mail or courier delays.
All applications, materials and reports submitted or produced in connection with this program become the property of Farm Credit Canada and neither the Canadian 4-H Council nor Farm Credit Canada shall be responsible for the return of any materials to applicant.
All decisions of Farm Credit Canada pertaining to the program shall be final.
www.pei4h.pe.ca /credit.html   (434 words)

  
 Official Report * 1240 * Number 051 (Official Version)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
When a farmer is unable to pass on his farm to his son because most of it will go to income tax, there is a major problem because people will try to sell their properties instead of trying to find solutions to the situation.
It seems that those responsible for the Farm Credit Corporation have consulted several agricultural organizations and that a majority of them were favourable to the proposals contained in the bill.
I heard complaints by some credit unions and information to the effect that in certain areas even the National Bank is a victim of the current Farm Credit Canada, which is providing loans at below market rates.
www.parl.gc.ca /37/1/parlbus/chambus/house/debates/051_2001-04-30/han051_1240-e.htm   (399 words)

  
 Farm Credit Canada (FCC)
Farm Credit Canada (FCC) is a federal Crown Corporation, reporting to Parliament through the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food.
FCCs mission is to enhance rural Canada by providing business and financial solutions for the agriculture community through offering a range of flexible financing products and business services to support primary producers and value-added agribusinesses beyond the farm gate.
FCCs vision is to put the power of our people's specialized knowledge and innovation to work for farm families as well as agribusiness across Canada.
www.landfood.ubc.ca /careerfair2005/bio/fcc.htm   (561 words)

  
 Vermilion Standard, Vermilion, AB   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Farm Credit Canada (FCC) celebrated the opening of their new Vermilion office on 49th Avenue with 300 customers and well wishers on January 26.
FCC vice president Larry Martina was on hand to offer some comments.
In 2004, FCC was rated one of the 50 best companies in Canada to work for.
www.vermilionstandard.com /story.php?id=140716   (251 words)

  
 2005 Financial Programs for Manitoba Farmers - Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The Farm Builder Loan provides financing for construction projects that will be completed within 18 months and allows principal payments to be paused during construction.
FIMCLA is a federal government guaranteed loans program that facilitates the availability of credit to both farmers and their cooperative associations to improve farm assets, strengthen production and/or improve financial viability.
Aboriginal Business Canada provides support to Aboriginal entrepreneurs seeking to start or expand their own businesses or to improve existing ones by giving them access to financing and information that will help them enhance their management skills.
www.gov.mb.ca /agriculture/financial/farm/caf27s01.html   (1222 words)

  
 Department of RE   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
As part of the FCC Business Planning Awards for 2005, Curtis Boyd and Lynne Draganiuk won the top prize of $1,500 for their commercial lambing and finishing operation.
As farm assets continue to transfer to the next generation, we want to ensure that new entrepreneurs are well equipped to take over the operation," said FCC District Manager, Sandy Kirtzinger in Vermillion, Alberta.
A total of $75,000 will be awarded to students across Canada in their second and final year of an agriculture diploma program and third or fourth year of an agriculture degree program.
www.re.ualberta.ca /Index.asp?page=Stories&stories=119   (536 words)

  
 North Central Family Centre to receive new home through an exciting partnership among Governments, the community and ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
We believe that promoting greater awareness of food-related issues contributes to the long-term success of Canada's communities and Canadian agriculture." Farm Credit Canada is outfitting an industrial-style kitchen for the new facility, a contribution of $17,000 in value.
In September of 2002, the Government of Canada reaffirmed its commitment to the UAS in its Speech from the Throne, stating that: "In a number of cities, poverty is disproportionately concentrated among Aboriginal people.
The Government of Canada is committed to working with provincial and municipal governments, local Aboriginal organizations, non-government organizations, and the private sector to develop innovative solutions to address local priorities.
www.hrsdc.gc.ca /en/sk/newsroom/2004/nr04144.shtml   (2567 words)

  
 International Farm Management Association
In 2001, Farm Credit Canada, a Canadian Crown Corporation, completed a benchmark study that compared farm business practices in Canada, the United States of America and Australia.
The Canadian Farm Business Management Council's mandate is to coordinate and contribute to the development of business management skills of farmers - in partnership with the federal government, provinces, university and the private sector.
Farm Credit Canada spearheaded the formation of a group of organizations working together to enhance management skills.
ifmaonline.org /pages/con_full_articles.php?abstract=64   (279 words)

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