Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz recently announced the appointment of Brenda Schoepp to Farm Credit Canada’s (FCC) board of directors.
“I’m very pleased to announce the appointment of Brenda Schoepp to FCC’s Board,” said Ritz. “Ms. Shoepp is a successful business owner with a strong commitment to youth and entrepreneurship in agriculture. Her knowledge and passion will certainly complement the important work FCC’s Board is doing for the sector.”
Under the board of directors’ leadership, FCC has proven its commitment to serving Canada’s innovative agriculture sector for the long term. FCC has launched the Young Farmer Loan program to help young people who are looking to start a career in agriculture. FCC has also been instrumental in driving the multi-year initiative “Agriculture More Than Ever,” which is aimed at improving perceptions of agriculture in Canada.
With a portfolio of more than $24 billion and 19 consecutive years of portfolio growth, FCC officials say the corporation is strong and stable. FCC provides financing, insurance, software, learning programs, and other business services to producers, agri-businesses, and agri-food operations. FCC is a Crown corporation that reports to Parliament through the minister of agriculture.
Shoepp’s appointment is for a term of three years.
