APF Business Planning Programs

Three business planning programs are available to farmers under the Renewal section of the Agricultural Policy Framework. These programs are designed to assist farmers meet the challenges and opportunities they face in their farm businesses. Farmers can access any or all three programs before March 31 2008.

Farm Business Assessment (FBA)

Through this service, eligible applicants are provided with up to five days’ worth of consultative services including a Financial Assessment and developing an Action Plan. The producer pays a fee of $100 for the consultative services valued at $2,000.

Specialized Business Planning Services (SBPS) provides up to a 50% grant, to a maximum of $8,000 per individual farmer, to help cover the cost of consulting fees for planning services including the development of succession plans, diversification plans, marketing plans, human resources, and risk management plans. The maximum grant for a group of four or more farmers is $25,000.

Planning & Assessment for Value-Added Enterprise (PAVE) provides up to a 50% grant, to a maximum of $10,000 per individual farmer, and a maximum of $25,000 for a group of three or more. This grant is to help cover consulting fees for planning services related to value-added business opportunities including feasibility analysis.

For more information, contact Canadian Agri-Renewal Services toll-free at 1-866-452-5558 or online. Click on Canadian Farm Business Advisory Services or Planning and Assessment for Value-Added Enterprises.

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• Canadian Agri-Renewal Services