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Producers under the extended Stay of Default will continue paying interest on the outstanding interest-bearing portion of their advances.

For additional questions or concerns, please contact a FarmCash representative by calling 1-855-376-2274.

Yes, provided they meet all conditions, including having sufficient inventory to secure all advances.

• Producers are required to repay their advance as they sell the commodities listed on their advance.
• Repayment is required within 30 calendar days of receipt of payment or within 60 calendar days of delivery to a buyer, whichever is earlier.
• Repayments submitted outside of those deadlines may be subject to an interest penalty.
• Minimum repayment is calculated by multiplying the Advance Rate in effect at time of issuance by the number of units sold.
• Advances on major crops and honey must be repaid in full by the September 30 end of the 18-month program year. 
• Advances on cattle must be repaid in full by the March 31 end of the 24-month program year.

​For 2018 program year only. The repayment period for 2018 advances on grain, oilseeds, pulses, cattle and bison is extended to September 30, 2020.

Simply call your friendly FarmCash representative at 1-855-376-2274 or email farmcash@albertawheat.com to check your FarmCash balance.

Agriculture and Agri-food Canada (AAFC) have decided to make the following changes to the Advanced Payment Programs (APP):

• Increase the cash advance loan limits from $400,000 to $1 million on all commodities.
• $100,000 interest-free remains on all other commodities.

Proof of sale documentation for repayments made directly to Alberta Wheat Commission must be provided by the end of the production period. Proof of sale documentation is required in all circumstances, except as noted below for crops.

• Repayments without proof of sale in excess of the greater of $10,000 or 10% of the total amount of the advance will be charged an interest penalty at the TD Prime rate - 0.25%.
• For advances on crops, proof of sale documentation is not required for repayments made from the beginning of the production period to January 31, 2021.
• Refer to Section 3.0 of the Terms and Conditions for further details.

Choose to receive your advance by cheque (via Canada Post) or direct deposit, providing you have shared the required banking information with FarmCash.