AgAnalysis and the President
The business has been formed to provide
Business Plans, marketing plans, workout and financial analysis for farm managers
to assist them in maximizing profits, through better understanding their
farm business.
AgAnalysis also contracts with agri-business clients to complete macro economic and financial
analysis of Canadian or International Agriculture issues. The company can
contract to conduct agricultural surveys and develop farm models to test policy
or program design. Environmental and economic assessments are conducted
in partnership with other firms.
Gary Fisher offers extensive experience
in the agriculture and agri-food. He headed the Farm Level Analysis Section
within the Policy Branch of Agriculture Canada for six years (1992 to 1998).
The section developed farm models of many farm enterprises and used them to
simulate price, production, and policy options.
Serving with the Farm Credit Corporation
(FCC) for 23 years, Mr. Fisher held numerous positions including Credit Advisor,
Loans Officer, Chief of Research, and Assistant V-P for Research and Development.
Some of his responsibilities and achievements at FCC were, the development
and completion of the first three Canadian Farm Financial Surveys, developing
FCC market research, developing new credit instruments for Canadian farmers.
Gary has a detailed financial knowledge
of most agricultural enterprises. Having worked with the hog, dairy, grain,
and beef sectors in three provinces as well as at the national level.
Gary Fisher's academic qualifications include
a B.Sc. in Agricultural Economics and Farm Management, and a Masters Degree
in Agricultural Finance, both from the University of Manitoba.
Mr. Fisher has active affiliations with:
- American Society of Agricultural Economics
- The Canadian Agricultural Economics Society
- Canadian member to The National Agricultural
Credit Committee