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Rural residents invited to unharvested crops townhall

Residents in the Grande Prairie area can learn more about salvaging this year’s crop at town hall event hosted by the Agriculture Financial Services Corporation.

Officials with AFSC say rural property owners can learn what options are available and what steps you can to take to speed up potential claims and ensure continued coverage.

On November 4th, the County of Grande Prairie declared an agricultural disaster. Saddle Hills County declared its disaster on November 7th, which was followed by a similar declaration in Birch Hills County on November 12th.

County officials suggested regional farmers are trailing behind the average harvest process by about 25 per cent.

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The town hall takes place on November 20th at 10 a.m. at the TARA Centre inside Evergreen Park.

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