Scotiabank Yield More FinancingTM Program
The Scotiabank Yield More FinancingTM Program offers ALP members access to a line of credit to expand their flock by purchasing ewes. The new program is open to Alberta sheep farmers with at least two years of experience, with a simple application and approval process.
*Application window opens March 1, 2023.
- For more information including frequently asked questions click here
- Program Fact Sheet
- Contact ALP to complete an application at 403.948.8533 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.or you can contact Scotiabank at 1-866-603-4188 or by email atThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Farm Credit Canada (FCC)
Farm Credit Canada (FCC) offers an assortment of different loans for beginning producers. Information on the type of loans offered can be found by clicking here or by calling 888.332.3301.
Additional resources which help to focus on management and planning for your farm include Farm Credit Canada workshops that take place in the fall and winter with registration beginning in the summer. Some of these workshops include: Farm Financial Management, Transferring the Farm, Vision and Goal Setting, and Commodity Marketing Management.
For more information and a list of dates and locations phone 888.332.3301 or click here.
Feeders Associations of Alberta Limited (FAA)
Looking for financing through a local feeder association? Reach out to your local feeder association to find out if they currently finance sheep, or would be interested in doing so.
Click here to connect with your local feeder association and inquire.
Western Cash Advance Program
Feeders Associations of Alberta (FAA) are the program Administrators of the WCAP program in Alberta. Click here for details Western Cash Advance Program.
Farmers looking to begin their application process or for more information are encouraged to call the WeCAP office at 1-844-333-3377 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
The Advanced Payments Program (APP) offers:
- Up to $250,000 interest-free and up to $1,000,000 (based on the expected value of your commodities) available to you!
- Low Interest Rates
- Increase your Profitability and the Flexibility to sell your commodity when the market is in your favour.
- Up to a 2 year repayment period, depending on commodity advanced (see application for details).
- Friendly Staff willing to help you with all your questions and concerns.
- Production Insurance, AgriStability, WLPIP and/or GARS Options for Security.
This program is made available by Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
For more information click here
Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC)
For over 80 years, Agriculture Financial Services Corporation has provided Alberta farmers with crop insurance, livestock price insurance, farm loans, commercial loans and farm income disaster assistance.
For more information click here.
Canadian Agricultural Loans Act (CALA)
A financial loan guarantee program or the Canadian Agricultural Loans Act (CALA) program can help give a producer access to credit. This program is open to beginning and existing farmers, farmers taking over the family farm and also to agricultural co-operatives. The maximum loan granted for land and construction or renovation of buildings is $500,000. For all other purposes the maximum amount is $350,000. For complete details about this program phone 1-888-346-2511 or click here.
Financial Institutions
Most financial institutions offer lending and agriculture financing opportunities.