Agricultural Check-Off Levy Collection

At the heart of Levy Central for over 30 years is the collection of agricultural check-off levies. Each one of our client partners is assigned a dedicated Levy Central Client Service Representative who is available and ever only a telephone call away to assist with any question or concern that you might have. Our capable and efficient Client Service Representatives are committed to building and maintaining dependable and long-term working relationships with each of our client partners as well as all commodity buyers, to ensure that the maximum levy is collected following each of our client partner’s unique Regulatory requirements. A strong and streamlined automated tracking system, exclusive to each client partner, and available to each via a secure remote link, provides constant access to real-time producer and buyer check-off levy data.

Here are the "Top Ten" reasons that you should choose Levy Central to collect your agricultural check-off levy:

1. Your dedicated Client Services Representative is available to speak with you directly on any weekday. Your questions or concerns are immediately handled.
2. Check-off levy funds are deposited by Levy Central into your secure bank account on a weekly basis.
3. You are provided with a copy of the deposit listing and an updated deposit spreadsheet on the same deposit day.
4. Late buyers are followed, at least weekly, for receipt of both check-off levy funds and reports until a satisfactory conclusion has been reached.
5. Standardized data entry process is strictly followed to ensure producer data accuracy.
6. Consistent buyer contact by the same Client Service Representative builds trust and rapport with your commodity buyers.
7. Commodity buyers appreciate the “one stop” approach for reporting and remitting for each of the commodities they purchase.
8. You have constant access to real-time buyer and producer data via a secure, remote web link with real person support for any questions always only a telephone call away.
9. We provide assistance with your refund process. We will match your producer refund request forms with accurate producer statements and return these to you with a refund summary sheet itemizing the producers and the refund total for the period.
10. A year-end reconciliation which includes a reconciliation statement, a copy of the annual Received and Receivables report, Accounts Receivable Report, Direct Deposit Report and Statement of Cheques deposited for the year is made available to you. Your Client Service Representative will meet with your Auditor if required.