Growing the Agriculture Equipment Manufacturing Industry in Canada
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September 2nd, 2016: The Agricultural Manufacturers of Canada
(AMC) is pleased to announce a new corporate partnership with Farm Credit
Canada (FCC) taking immediate effect. FCC joins Canada's Farm Progress Show and Supreme Basics as one of AMC’s key corporate partners.
Under the leadership of
president, Leah Olson, AMC has a new strategic plan that was rolled out in
December 2015 that focuses the organization on advocacy and increasing
knowledge about the important economic contributions of agriculture equipment
manufacturers across Canada. More than
half of the agriculture equipment manufacturers are located in communities less
than 10,000 people and despite their remote location, provide great employment
opportunities in manufacturing, finance, marketing and various other realms.
In addition to employment,
agriculture equipment manufacturers produce some of the most innovative
products globally. In 2015, Canada
exported just over $1.8 billion of agriculture implements globally. Key markets included the United States,
Australia, Russia, Kazakhstan and Germany.
"We recognize the
national scope and commitment of Farm Credit Canada to the agriculture industry
which aligns well with the strategic plan we launched last December at our
annual general meeting," said Olson.
"Our mission is to grow the agriculture equipment manufacturing industry in
Canada and with partners like FCC, we know this can be done.
ABOUT AMC:
The Agricultural
Manufacturers of Canada (AMC) is a national, member-driven organization
dedicated to sustaining a strong, viable and highly respected Canadian
agricultural manufacturing industry. With just under 300 members, our mission is
to: "foster and promote the growth and
development of the agricultural equipment manufacturing industry in
Canada." To find out more about what
we do for members, please go to: www.a-m-c.ca. Connect with us on LinkedIn or engage with us on Twitter @AMCShortlinecda.
ABOUT FCC:
FCC is
Canada’s leading agriculture lender, with a healthy loan portfolio of more than
$28 billion. Our employees are dedicated to the future of Canadian agriculture
and its role in feeding an ever-growing world. We provide flexible,
competitively priced financing, management software, information and knowledge
specifically designed for the agriculture and agri-food industry. Our profits
are reinvested back into agriculture and the communities where our customers
and employees live and work. Visit fcc.ca or
follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn,
and on Twitter @FCCagriculture Media Contacts:
Leah Olson
President, Agriculture
Manufacturers of Canada
(306) 522-2710 ext 225
leah@a-m-c.ca
Sue Exner
Marketing Manager, Farm Credit Canada
(306) 780-6781
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