As regions across the province are impacted from rising cases of COVID-19, both the federal and provincial government is stepping up to support beef farmers.
The investment of $5 million for immediate and emergency assistance to help manage costs due to the pandemic. Ontario beef farmers can apply for funding to cover their costs of feeding and having market-ready cattle set aside due to processing delays from COVID-19.
Agricorp will handle delivering the program and receiving applications.
Cargill Meat Solutions in Guelph has been closed as a result of a COVID-19 outbreak from employees.
