Agriculture Risk Management Resources (ARMR)
One of the key considerations for any farm operator is risk management. With multiple risks to consider and various insurance programs to cover them, it can be overwhelming to determine the best course of action for your farm’s risk management strategies. MNP’s Agriculture Risk Management Resources (ARMR) provides you with critical information so that you can grow your business while protecting and safeguarding it during challenging times. With ARMR and MNP’s Ag Risk Management Projector™, we help you understand and evaluate the best options for you, your business and your peace of mind.
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Manage your herd and your books
Balance all the risks associated with running your farm with personalized and full-service guidance from MNP’s agriculture specialists.
Solutions for Your Success
MNP’s team of specialists draw on extensive research. They have long-term relationships with various levels of government and take a comprehensive approach to help you get the most from your risk management strategies. Some of these services and programs include:
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AgriInvest
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Crop Insurance
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GARS
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Just Solutions
Insights
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Confidence
March 03, 2023
Making Sense of Legal agreements and Ownership Structures
Many families struggle with the process of creating a legal agreement, but the process can be hugely beneficial in developing communication and decision making.
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Performance
February 06, 2023
Managing your farm in an era of rising interest rates
Rising interest rates present new challenges to farmers, but using the right strategies allows you to stay in control and navigate this period of change.
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January 18, 2023
Tax Tips for Southwestern Ontario Agriculture Producers
As tax filing for 2022 approaches, agricultural producers should keep in mind these key points to minimize surprises and ease their tax burden — now and in the near future.
Contact our Agriculture Team
Steve Funk CPA, CA
Director, Ag Risk Management Resources
Steve is the Director of MNP’s Agriculture Risk Management Resources (ARMR). Based in Lethbridge, he brings more than two-and-a-half decades of experience, working closely with a wide range of agricultural producers from across Canada. He helps producers understand AgriStability and other business risk management programs, how these programs impact financial statements and financial viability, and how to optimize program coverages and payments within the context of an overall farm insurance risk management strategy.
Steve oversees the Firm’s provision of AgriStability, AgriInvest, Ag Risk Management Projector™ and other ARMR services, including service design, development, implementation, training and monitoring of service delivery systems and processes.
An accomplished public speaker, Steve collaborates with producer groups, government administrators and policy makers on issues relating to AgriStability / AgriInvest program design and assessing practice. He researches and writes technical reports on AgriStability and AgriInvest, and provides consulting and appeals support on complex program scenarios for producers across Canada.
Steve earned a Bachelor of Commerce (BComm) from the University of British Columbia in 1986 and completed the Executive Program for Agricultural Producers with Texas A&M University in 2015. He is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), qualifying as a Chartered Accountant (CA) in 1989.