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Highlighted here are processor industry specific information and statistics.
What is BSE?
For the latest information from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency
CFIA information on specified risk materials (SRM)
Public Health Agency of Canada - Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
Current BSE information updated frequently on the Food Safety Network
Programs
Measures to assist industry in response to BSE on the Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada website
Understanding the BSE Threat on the World Health Organization website (1.65 MB PDF)
Agriculture Financial Services Corporation
Project Investor Financing
The Project Investor Financing Program provides financing for investors to purchase shares in project companies that support rural development or the agriculture value-added industry. This financing provides an additional source of capital for Alberta's larger projects.
AgrivalueTM Processing Loan Program
AFSC's AgrivalueTM Processing Loan Program is specifically aimed at the agri-processing clients of the Food Processing Development Centre (FPDC) in Leduc, Alberta or its Agrivalue Processing Incubator. This program helps clients grow their business by either scaling up production at the centre, or move to an external, commercial premise.
Direct loans, guarantees and other financing
AFSC's direct term loans and guarantees for bank operating lines of credit can help Alberta's agribusiness and small business owners respond to their changing business environments. AFSC offers a full line of financing products and services to encourage the growth and development of Alberta's business community.
Pricing
Report of the Auditor General on the Alberta government's BSE-related assistance programs (July 27, 2004)
Financial Counseling
AFSC understands that producers, agribusinesses and small businesses face changing business environments and market realities. AFSC lenders help their clients understand and assess their financial position so they can better manage the financing of their operations.
Planning and Assessment for Value-Added (PAVE)
Provides farmers with financial assistance to retain the services of business planning professionals and develop plans for value-added projects. These plans will improve the chances for a successful launch or expansion of value-added enterprises.
Stress Management
Stress is a normal reaction to anything that threatens our safety and well being. Certainly the impacts of BSE have added to stress levels everywhere in the agriculture industry. If you or a member of your family need assistance managing stress help may be only a phone call away.
Alberta Mental Health Help Line 1-877-303-2642
Toll-free help line, 24 hours a day provides confidential advice and information on mental health services.
www.amhb.ab.ca
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For more information about the content of this document, contact Amber Gosselin.
This document is maintained by Shamim Rajani.
This information published to the web on July 22, 2004.
Last Reviewed/Revised on January 2, 2008.
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