Alternative Agriculture Financing Done Differently
Friday, July 11, 2025
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Alternative Agriculture Financing Done Differently
In this week’s episode of The Impact Farming Show, we’re diving into the evolving world of agricultural finance with a company that’s doing things differently—Farm Lending Canada.
Our theme, “Alternative Agriculture Financing Done Differently,” explores how this Canadian-based lender is helping producers across the country find new paths to capital in an increasingly complex lending environment.
If you've ever struggled with traditional lending options, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- Meet the Expert – We begin by introducing our guest and learning more about their role with Farm Lending Canada and their experience in ag finance.
- State of the Canadian Ag Lending Market – What’s the current landscape of agricultural lending in Canada?
- Where Farm Lending Canada Fits In – Discover how Farm Lending Canada carves out its space in this market and supports producers that traditional lenders often overlook.
- Loan Products Offered – We discuss the loan products available through Farm Lending Canada.
- Sector & Regional Focus – Learn more about Farm Lending Canada’s geographic reach and the specific ag sectors they support.
- Solving the Financing Gap – What’s the core problem Farm Lending Canada is solving? We explore the alternative ag lending market and how they differ from other lenders in the space.
- A Unique Lending Approach – We take a closer look at the innovative, client-focused process that sets Farm Lending Canada apart from conventional institutions. How can farmers work with them?
- Client Success – What does success look like when working with Farm Lending Canada? You’ll hear examples of how their financing solutions have supported real farm operations.
Why This Episode Matters
With rising costs, market volatility, and stricter lending criteria from traditional banks, Canadian farmers are facing more roadblocks than ever when it comes to accessing capital.
Farm Lending Canada is here to provide alternative agriculture financing for Canadian farmers when they need it most.
Don’t miss this episode,
Tracy
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Show Links:
Farm Lending Canada: https://farmlending.ca
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Show Guest:
Shawn Bustin
Chief Credit Officer, Mortgage Broker

As a senior executive in the financial services industry in Canada for more than 22 years, as well as having key personal experience in the agricultural industry, Shawn is an accomplished business leader in retail banking, commercial and agricultural lending, and wealth management. His robust skill set includes strategic planning, asset / liability and liquidity management, mergers and acquisitions, and enterprise risk management.
A life-long resident of Chatham-Kent, Ontario, Shawn’s understanding and affinity for the farming community provides AgriRoots with firsthand farm experience and the ability to assess and structure agricultural sector mortgages and financing that are sensitive and specific to the people and businesses in this sector. Shawn completed his MBA in Financial Services at Dalhousie University, and continues to be an active Chatham-Kent community participant through his service on a number of local Boards and Committees.
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⚠️ Disclaimer - As always, this information is not intended to provide business or medical advice. To ensure that your own circumstances have been properly considered and that action is taken based on the latest information available, you should obtain professional advice from qualified business or medical professionals before acting on any of the information in this post.
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