Farm Transition Made Easier: Inside FCC’s Transition Loan

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Farm Transition Made Easier: Inside FCC’s Transition Loan

In this episode, Tracy welcomes Colin Brisebois, VP of Products & Market Strategies at Farm Credit Canada, to talk about one of the most important topics in Canadian agriculture today: transition planning.

Colin walks through why farm transition is becoming more urgent, the industry pressures behind it, and how FCC is stepping up with tools, resources, and the innovative Transition Loan to help both founders and young farmers navigate the shift. He breaks down what makes this loan unique, what features farmers need to know and shares real-world storytelling examples showing how it can work in different farm scenarios.

Whether you’re on the buying or selling side of a farm transition, this episode provides practical clarity and direction.

Episode Highlights & Timestamps


[10:09] – FCC’s Role in Supporting Transition
How transition planning fits into FCC’s mission to strengthen Canadian agriculture.

• Extended disbursement periods
• Down payment financing options
• Seller guarantee pathways
• Structuring for both family and non-family transitions
• Two pathways for buyers (Equity Building Path & Cash Flow Optimization Path)

[17:23] – Benefits for Founders/Sellers
How the loan helps outgoing farmers with flexibility, retirement planning, and smoother handoff.

[17:59] – Advantages for Young Farmers/Buyers
Reducing upfront strain, improving cash flow, and enabling earlier, smoother ownership. Plus he shares more on the two pathways to ownership for buyers.

[19:45] – Transition Loan Examples Through Storytelling
Explore two distinct pathways that illustrate how the Transition Loan can be tailored to meet the needs of both buyers and sellers. Colin shares the two pathways to ownership (Equity Building Path & Cash Flow Optimization Path) showing how the loan can be adapted for different needs.

[29:00] – Tools & Resources Available
Calculator tools, planning resources, and how farmers can model their options.

[29:26] – Where to Learn More & Show Closing
How producers can connect with FCC or access information online.

Whether you’re on the buying or selling side of a farm transition, this episode provides practical clarity and direction on how Farm Credit Canada is supporting Canadian farmers to transition their legacy to the next generation.

Thanks for tuning in friends,
Tracy

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🔗Show Resources

• FCC Transition Loan:
  https://www.fcc-fac.ca/en/financing/agriculture/transition
   

• FCC Transition Loan Calculator:
  https://www.fcc-fac.ca/en/resources/calculators#7caxjuU=3

• FCC Transition Knowledge Center:
  https://www.fcc-fac.ca/en/knowledge#VfpxFJD=0
  

• FCC Events:
  https://www.fcc-fac.ca/en/knowledge/events
  

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About the Guest:

Colin Brisebois
VP of Products & Market Strategies / Farm Credit Canada

Colin Brisebois, based in Canada, is currently a Vice President Products and Market Strategies at FCC / FAC. Colin Brisebois brings experience from previous roles at Farm Credit Canada / Financement agricole Canada. Colin Brisebois holds a Bachelor of Management in Commerce at Athabasca University. With a robust skill set that includes Coaching, Project Management, Sales Management, Direct Sales, Financial Analysis and more.

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