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OFVGA to host webinar on BRM programs and financial resources

The Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers’ Association (OFVGA) is hosting a webinar on Business Risk Management (BRM) programs and other financial resources available to Ontario fruit and vegetable growers.

To be held on Thursday, April 10th at 12 noon, OFVGA is hosting a webinar for growers to learn about the current set of BRM programs and financial resources that are available to them.

The webinar will include presentations from program administrators delivering some of the main financial relief programs and resources in Ontario, including Agricorp, the Agricultural Credit Corporation (ACC), and Farm Credit Canada (FCC). 

Growers will be able to learn about coverage and relief available through Crop insurance, AgriStability, the Advance Payments Program and FCC’s Trade Disruption Customer Support Program.  The webinar will also include information on how to contact the appropriate administrator to determine the most suitable coverage options for your farm.

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