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Minister Ritz Announces Appointment to Farm Credit Canada(Targeted News Service Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) OTTAWA, Ontario, Oct. 15 -- Agriculture and Agri-Foods Canada, an arm of the Canadian government, issued the following news release: Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz announced today the appointment of Jane Halford to the Farm Credit Canada (FCC) board of directors. Ms. Halford's appointment is for a three-year term effective December 15, 2014. Biographical notes are attached. Quick facts - With a portfolio of more than $26 billion and 20 consecutive years of portfolio growth, FCC is Canada's leading agriculture lender. FCC advances the business of agriculture by providing financing, insurance, software, learning programs and other business services to producers, agribusinesses and agri-food operations. - The FCC Board of Directors is appointed by the Government of Canada upon the recommendation of the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food. The Board is composed of 12 members, including the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and the Chair, and represents the breadth of Canadian agriculture. Quotes "I am pleased to announce the appointment of Jane Halford to the board of directors. I am confident that Ms. Halford's knowledge and expertise will be an asset to FCC's board as it continues to represent the interests of agriculture and business communities across Canada." - Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz To learn more about Farm Credit Canada please visit www.fcc-fac.ca. Biographical Note - Jane Halford: http://news.gc.ca/web/article-en.do?nid=893129 TNS 18EstebanLiz-141018-30FurigayJane-4904467 30FurigayJane (c) 2014 Targeted News Service |