Ontario adds $100 million to provincial insurance program for farmers

The Ontario government has announced a $100-million increase to its provincial insurance program aimed at supporting farmers during unexpected financial challenges, such as sudden price drops for livestock and field crops.  The funds will be phased in over the next three years, bringing the total available under the Risk Management Program (RMP) to $250 million, according to the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness.  Farmers who participate in the program pay premiums based o