E-Newsletter dsfsfa An update from MBP May 26, 2023
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Information re: FCC’s Sustainability Incentive Program and Eligible Beef Producers (Source: FCC) Innovative producers are key to growing a more sustainable future for agriculture. These changes require research, time and capital. By working with industry partners, we’ve created an incentive program open to eligible customers who meet our partners’ program requirements in sustainability. Together, we’re laying the groundwork for future generations to thrive in our industry. Incentive payments are calculated as a portion of your lending with FCC. You could receive one payment per year at a maximum of $2,000. You can reapply annually throughout the life of the program. By working with the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (CRSB) and its certification bodies (Verified Beef Production Plus, Ontario Corn Fed Beef Quality Assurance Program and Where Food Comes From Inc.), we’ve created an incentive program open to eligible customers who are certified through CRSB.
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Contact information FCC customer number Which CRSB-approved certification body you’re certified with Copy of your registration certificate or certificate of approval showing your CRSB certification
Who can apply? To be eligible, you must fulfil the following criteria: • •
FCC customer in good standing with a balance owing on eligible, existing FCC lending CRSB Certified through one of the following verification bodies:
Verified Beef Production Plus (VBP+) Ontario Corn Fed Beef Quality Assurance Program Where Food Comes From
What's your incentive? Incentive payments are calculated as a portion of your lending with FCC, to a maximum payment of $2,000 in one year. You can reapply annually throughout the life of the program. Participation is easy. To participate, we’ll need the following information to verify your eligibility and calculate your incentive payment:
Apply now at the following site: https://www.fccfac.ca/en/financing/agriculture/sustainability-incentiveprogram.html