Friday, October 25, 2019

Northern Ontario farm files registration appeal

James Morin of Sudbury has filed an appeal against the Farm Registration and Farm Organization Funding Act.

The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food Appeals Tribunal has schedule a public hearing on Nov. 20 at the Provincial Room C/D, City of Greater Sudbury, 200 Brady Street, Sudbury.

Under the act, all farmers who want to benefit from provincial government subsidies need to register every year and pay a registration fee which also enables them to be a member of one of the three general farm organizations in the province.