Advocacy for Canadian Agriculture
When it comes to legislative and regulatory issues, it’s important to have someone in your corner. MNP is at the forefront of agriculture advocacy; proactively lobbying and ensuring the views and interests of the agriculture industry are fairly represented.
MNP has deep roots in and a passion for this industry like no other firm. That’s why we’ve dedicated more than 60 years to developing agriculture policy solutions that strengthen the profitability and sustainability of farming and the agricultural industry as whole.
Our team of agriculture specialists, many who come from family farm backgrounds and others who actively farm today, understand that agriculture is more than your livelihood, it’s your life— and take the issues you face to heart. We are here for you and will continue advocate on your behalf and ensuring the agriculture industry’s views are heard.
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Hutterite Brethren
As trusted advisors and advocates of Hutterite colonies, MNP has an inside edge on how Colonies run businesses, the tax challenges they face and what day-to-day life on a colony looks like.
Insights
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Confidence
September 30, 2024
Farm risk management: Protect your operation from the unexpected
This article explores the essential steps to develop a personalized risk management strategy, helping you safeguard your operation against the unexpected.
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Progress
August 08, 2024
A bright future for farmers: Setting the stage to support the next generation
Is the Canadian ag sector in peril? With the nation on track to lose 24,000 farm workers to retirement by 2033, we explore a path forward for the family farm.
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Confidence
July 23, 2024
Five questions to assess the financial health of your farm
Uncover your farm’s financial health by answering these five essential questions.
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Stuart Person CPA, CA
National Leader, Crop Services
Stuart is MNP’s National Leader of Crop Services. Based in Edmonton, Stuart brings more than 30 years of experience in agriculture — specializing in the grain, oilseed, and pulse industry — to his role. Passionate about the agriculture industry, he grew up on a farm, and continues to participate as a producer. This experience allows Stuart to relate first-hand to what Canadian agricultural producers face in their operations — and gives him greater insights into how to help producers overcome challenges and achieve their business goals.
Stuart works with agricultural producers, associations, and other industry stakeholders on a daily basis, providing insight and advice on the complex issues affecting the industry. He has extensive experience as an agriculture business advisor and has helped clients from coast to coast deal with a wide range of issues, including succession, risk management planning, tax planning, digital adoption, and many more.
Stuart is dedicated to the community, including serving on the Farm Management Canada – Gestion Agricole du Canada (FMC-GAC) board of directors and on the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute (CAPI). Stuart is also a proud member of the Canadian Association of Farm Advisors (CAFA, 2008).
Stuart earned a Bachelor of Commerce (BComm) with Distinction from the University of Saskatchewan in 2000. He is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), qualifying as a Chartered Accountant (CA) in 2003.