Agricultural Policy Framework: Business Risk Management

The APF is divided into five chapters:	APF Business Risk Management Information The agricultural industry can sometimes have a precarious profit margin, given the uncertainties of weather, disease and/or pests, particularly (of late) BSE, drought, and high input costs. Consequently, Business Risk Management (BRM) tools are available to help producers mitigate the risk inherent in the industry. These tools were built on consultative partnerships between government and industry, and the Government of Alberta is committed to continually enhancing BRM programs by making them more predictable, bankable and responsive.	Programs Contact Us
	The BRM Chapter houses two main programs: Production Insurance (PI) and the Canadian Agricultural Income Stabilization (CAIS) Program. Other federal initiatives include: The Farm Improvement and Marketing Cooperatives Loans Act (FIMCLA) Program is designed to help producers improve their agricultural assets and financial viability.. The Advance Payments Program (APP) provides financial loan guarantees. The Price Pooling Program (PPP) provides a price guarantee that protects both the marketing agency and the producers against unexpected declines in market prices.

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Agricultural Policy Framework: Business Risk Management