“Farmers in Northwestern Ontario have faced unprecedented dry weather this summer which has created increased stresses on their crops and feed available for their livestock,” said Lisa Thompson, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. “Our government has heard their concerns and is responding to get them the critical resources they need to protect their livestock and their farms. We’re working closely with Beef Farmers of Ontario and our service delivery agent, AgriCorp, to provide this support immediately.”
“We sincerely appreciate the swift response and immediate financial support announced today by the Government of Ontario and the Agriculture Minister, Lisa Thompson”, said Rob Lipsett, President, Beef Farmers of Ontario. “These short-term measures are an important step taken by the province as we await the completion of the federal-provincial AgriRecovery assessment that is investigating potential additional assistance for farmers in affected regions of the province.”
“No matter the weather conditions, farmers in northwestern Ontario work tirelessly to put high-quality food on our tables,” said Greg Rickford, Minister of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry. “We stand shoulder-to-shoulder with farmers in the northwest; our government is proud to deliver this critical support during an extremely challenging year.”
Source : Ontario