Public policy role

“The purpose of the corporation [Farm Credit Canada] is to enhance rural Canada by providing 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. The primary focus of the activities of the corporation shall be on farming operations, including family farms.” – Farm Credit Canada Act

FCC’s mandate is to support Canada’s agriculture and agri-food industry. We live into our mandate by helping the industry succeed as a global leader in food security and sustainable food production by providing the right tools at the right time. Our commitment is to drive innovation and be a catalyst for value creation in the ecosystem. In addition to delivering on our core business, we fulfil our mandate by:

• advancing innovation and opportunities for underserved groups in Canadian agriculture and agri-food

• delivering products to make intergenerational transfers easier and help young and new farmers entering the industry

• partnering with customers and the industry to sustainably build resilience and boost productivity

FCC dedicates every day to serving the agriculture and agri-food industry. We work, innovate and problem-solve alongside our customers in times of prosperity and adversity, continuously providing tailored support, solutions and programs.