For more than 60 years, MNP has represented the interests of our clients and the Canadian agriculture industry in provincial and federal matters.
Serving the Agriculture Industry
Agriculture – it’s one of Canada’s core industries. It has also always been one of MNP’s key areas of focus. We have invested more time and resources into understanding agriculture than any other accounting or business consulting firm in Canada.
Working with governments, as well as numerous industry and specialty groups, our Agriculture specialists have deep roots in the industry. Some come from family farm backgrounds, while others continue to operate a farm of their own; all are extremely passionate about agriculture.
Our team brings a range of specialized expertise regarding all aspects of agricultural business – from primary producers through to food & beverage processors. Learn more about our tailored service offerings above.
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Business Risk Management
Taking stock of the 2020 to 2022 AgriStability Changes
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Support and Involvement in the Agriculture Sector
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Insights
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Progress
June 05, 2024
Farm succession planning: The role of your executor and how to set them up for success
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Performance
June 03, 2024
Are you paying for the right financial statements for your farming company?
What type of financial statement is right for your farming company? Explore the pros and cons of each to determine which is the right fit for your situation.
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Confidence
May 21, 2024
Understanding the impact of Sustainability disclosures on Agriculture in Canada What to do and how to embrace it
Do you know the new requirements for ESG disclosures in agriculture? We answer some of the most common questions about disclosing sustainability-related information for agriculture producers.
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Marvin Slingerland CPA, CA
Senior Vice President, Agriculture, Director Livestock Services
Marvin Slingerland, CPA, CA, is a Business Advisor with MNP in Lethbridge. Marvin works with owner-managers of dairy farms and feedlots as well as with other agri-businesses, delivering advice and solutions tailored to help them succeed.
Marvin is particularly adept at advising on the use of the DHI benchmarking tool that gives producers a combined view of their financial and production information. He also collects data for the Canadian Dairy Commission in Alberta and assists with tax reporting and financial statement preparation.
Having spent 16 years managing a dairy farm and with close ties to a feedlot operation, Marvin has unique insight into the challenges his clients face. He attends industry conferences in order to keep clients up-to-date on industry changes and opportunities and explains complex ideas so they are easy to understand. Marvin takes pride in helping clients improve and grow their operations to their full potential.
Designated a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) and a Chartered Accountant (CA) in 2013, Marvin has a Bachelor of Management degree from the University of Lethbridge. He is an elected councillor for the Town of Coalhurst and sits on the board of directors of Community Futures Lethbridge.
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