Tuesday, January 5, 2021

Labour shortage insurance extended

Farmers who can’t get enough workers will continue to be eligible for insurance coverage, AgriCorp has announced.


Ontario is the only province that offers this addition to crop insurance, but farmers have to demonstrate that they tried to get workers.


The special insurance began in July after many farmers who hire temporary foreign workers were unable to get them in time.

 

The coverage applies to the growing season and does not include packing-house processing and packaging.