The Rural Voice, 1988-02, Page 7A Message to
Grain Farmers
Special Canadian Grains Program -1987 Extension.
The federal government has
announced the 1987 extension of
the Special Canadian Grains Program.
The subsidywar between the United
States and the uropean Economic
Community is continuing to financially
affect Canadian farmers.This his program
will help offset the low world prices of
1987 grain, oilseed and special crops
caused by this subsidy war.
For crops produced in 1987, this special
assistance has been increased to $1.1
billion. Also increased is the number of
eligible crops.
1 Farmers who applied for a payment
under the Special Canadian
Grains Program last year should have
already received applications in the mail.
Other farmers can obtain forms by calling
the toll-free number, or by contacting:
• Agriculture Canada regional offices
• Farm Credit Corporation offices
• Offices of Members of Parliament
• Elevator agents
• Producer associations
• Provincial extension offices.
(There is a separate application form for
honey producers.)
2 A first installment payment
covering about three-quarters of
each farmer's total entitlement will be
made before March 31, 1988. Final
payments will be made by the end of June.
Farmers who do not receive a first
installment payment will receive their
total payment in June.
3 To be eligible for the assistance, all
farmers must submit an application
form. They must be postmarked no later
than March 16th, 1988.
Application deadline
is March 16th.
The application deadline is rapidly
approaching. If you need more informa-
tion, call toll-free between 7 a.m. and
7 p.m., EST:
1-800-267-6343
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