Advocate for Hutterite Brethren

Hutterites

A part of the Western Canadian landscape since the 1900s, Hutterite colonies are evolving alongside other farming communities to meet increasingly complex market and legislative changes. From making operations more efficient to meeting their unique tax requirements, strategic decisions on Hutterite colonies encompass the well-being of their entire membership.

MNP is proud to represent the interests of 350 Hutterite colonies across Canada. We have worked collaboratively with Hutterite Brethren for more than 50 years to create strategies and management plans that suite their unique needs.

As trusted advisors and advocates of Hutterite colonies, MNP has an inside edge on how Colonies run businesses, the tax challenges they face and what day-to-day life on a colony looks like. Find out more:

  • Taxation of Hutterites
  • Land ownership
  • Colony expansion
  • Farm Management Consulting
  • Corporate Finance
  • Power Aggregation

Insights

  • Performance

    December 12, 2024

    Cash vs. accrual: Pros and cons of each reference margin reporting option for AgriStability

    Take control of your farm’s AgriStability coverage with new cash or accrual reporting options in 2025. Choose the method that aligns with your goals and financial strategy.

  • Performance

    November 27, 2024

    Debunking Ag Myths

    Canada’s ag producers are rewriting the story of modern farming, blending innovation and tradition to drive local economies, sustainability, and lasting family legacies.

  • Performance

    November 20, 2024

    Two tips to help increase the profitability of your dairy farm

    You may be paying more to keep your dairy operation running and receiving lower returns for your hard work. How can you increase your profitability?

Contact Our Hutterite Brethren Team

Jason Smith CPA, CA

National Leader, Hutterite Services

Jason is MNP’s National Leader, Hutterite Services, based in Calgary. In his role, Jason leads a team of professionals who are dedicated to serving the Hutterian Brethren across the prairies. As the leader of Hutterite Tax Services, Jason provides sound tax planning, restructuring, and business advice to Hutterite communities.

With his experience of growing up on a family farm and nearly a quarter century of agricultural industry experience serving primary agriculture producers, Jason is well suited to assist Hutterite communities achieve their tax and business targets. He and his team understand the unique needs and goals of Hutterite communities, and are dedicated to helping them succeed.

Jason earned a Diploma in Agriculture from the University of Manitoba in 1999 and a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from Brandon University in 2004. He is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), qualifying as a Chartered Accountant (CA) in 2006 and completed the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants In-Depth Tax Course Parts I and II in 2007.

Jason is a father of four and volunteers as a director for the Bow Valley Freestyle Ski Club.