There is also a pasture component that will address the inability to access normal pasture for an extended period of time resulting in extraordinary costs to producers. Details are being finalized on that component. Producers will need to apply by filling out an application form. This form must be returned to Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC), who is administering the program. There will also be forms available at AFSC district offices and on-line. Forms will also be mailed directly to those producers that qualify for an unseeded benefit through AFSC’s crop insurance. Livestock producers can also apply for help to cover added costs such as renting pasture and transporting feed or livestock.
More Details on the AgriRecovery Program
From the Aug 9, 2011 Broadcast of Call of the Land
As we told you last week, the federal government and prairie provinces plan to spend nearly half a billion dollars to help farmers hurt by spring flooding. Producers will get 30 dollars an acre for land that couldn't be seeded by June 20th, or which was seeded but then flooded by the end of July. Deborah Oshvalda, senior analyst in risk management with Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC), joins us on the line with more details.
Interview with Deborah Oshvalda (2:07 minutes) (511 Kb)
Application forms are available at www.afsc.ca, at district offices, or by calling AFSC at 1-877-899-2372. Completed applications must be received by AFSC by September 30, 2011.
