Producer Organizations - Definition

Any of the following organizations that has the power to sue and be sued in its own name:

• an organization of producers that is involved in marketing a crop; or
• any other organization that the Minister considers is supported by producers.

Producer Organizations - Eligibility

The producer organization must demonstrate to the Minister that:

• it represents eligible producers in an area who produce in that area a significant portion of the crop for which the advances will be made; and
• the producer organization is capable of meeting its obligations under the advance guarantee agreement.

Eligible Crops

"Crop" means:

• one or more field crops, or a portion of one or more field crops, grown in Canada, either cultivated or uncultivated, and stored in a non-processed form;
• ranch raised fur, maple syrup or honey produced in Canada; or
• any other agricultural product designated by the Governor in Council.

Eligible Producers:

"Producer" means a producer of an agricultural product who is:

• a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident;
• a corporation a majority of whose voting shares are held by Canadian citizens or permanent residents;
• a cooperative a majority of whose members are Canadian citizens or permanent residents; or
• a partnership or other association of persons where partners or members who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents are entitled to at least 50% of the profits of the partnership or association.