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 exists to support Canada’s agriculture and agri-food industry, and the millions of Canadians whose livelihoods depend on it. We live into our mandate by helping the industry succeed as a global leader in food security and sustainable food production, providing the right tools – at the right time.

We serve our customers in the communities where they live and work, supporting rural growth and competitiveness through flexible financing, capital solutions, advisory services and community support. 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 knowledge and financial products to make intergenerational transfers easier and help new entrants participate in the industry

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