FCC to ring in Canada’s Agriculture Day at Toronto Stock Exchange

Feb 05, 2020

Regina, Saskatchewan – Regina-based Farm Credit Canada (FCC) will ring the opening bell at the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) to begin trading and kick-off the fourth anniversary of Canada’s Agriculture Day on Tuesday, Feb. 11.

Canada’s largest agriculture lender was welcomed by TMX Group to participate in the ceremonial ringing of the opening bell in recognition of Canada’s Agriculture Day and FCC’s long-standing commitment to Canada’s agriculture industry.

“Canada’s Agriculture Day is all about celebrating one of our most innovative and dynamic industries,” said Michael Hoffort, FCC’s president and CEO. “As one of the country’s largest employers, the agriculture and food industry is made up of incredible people who put their hearts and souls into producing and processing the safe and nutritious food our families enjoy each day. Today and every day, we are thankful and proud of all that they do.”

Canada’s Agriculture Day will be marked by events and celebrations across the country. If you’re unable to participate in one of these events, you can join the fun by making a meal with your family using all Canadian ingredients, snapping a photo of you raising your fork to Canadian agriculture then sharing it on social media using #CdnAgDay.

Last year marked FCC’s 60th anniversary as a commercial Crown corporation. It’s the only Canadian financial institution that lends exclusively to the agriculture and food industry.

“FCC is recognized for its 60 years of financing to Canadian farm operations, and we also have substantial involvement throughout the entire food value chain from agribusiness enterprises to food processors,” Hoffort said. “Without the investment and hard work of the people involved in the industry, Canada wouldn’t be a world leader in food innovation, sustainability and production. That’s why we’re proud to be part of this industry that helps feed the world.”

Following the market opening, a video of the ceremony will be publicly available on the TMX Group's YouTube channel, www.youtube.com/user/TMXGroup.

FCC is Canada’s leading agriculture and food lender, with a healthy loan portfolio of more than $38 billion. Our employees are dedicated to the future of Canadian agriculture and food. We provide flexible, competitively priced financing, management software, information and knowledge specifically designed for the agriculture and food industries. As a self-sustaining Crown corporation, we provide an appropriate return to our shareholder, and reinvest our profits back into the industries and communities we serve. Visit fcc.ca or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and on Twitter @FCCagriculture.

Source : FCC

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