Farms.com chatted with Ontario Agriculture Minister Trevor Jones about the drought impacting many farmers in Eastern Ontario.
Minister Jones described the stark contrast in crop conditions across Ontario, from the lush fields of Southwestern Ontario to the drought-stricken counties in the east, including Durham, Kawartha Lakes, Peterborough, Hastings, Lennox, and Addington.
“It’s devastating and impactful,” Jones said. “The impacts will be serious.”
Jones pointed to a suite of financial tools available through AgriCorp, including AgriStability, Risk Management Program, Production Insurance, AgriInvest, as well as support from private lenders and ancillary insurance providers.