(Alice McFarlane/farmnewsNOW Staff)

By rdnewsNOW staff

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Tough harvest prompts AFSC to host town halls to discuss options for farmers

Nov 15, 2019 | 12:06 PM

LACOMBE – Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) says clients impacted by this year’s weather can depend on its programs to help get them back on track.

AFSC says weather and other challenges have had a serious impact on 2019 harvest operations throughout the province, with many farmers faced with large amounts of potential unharvested acres, feed quality, increasing hay prices, getting products to market, and, in some cases, the overall stability of their farming operations.

Beginning Monday, AFSC will host six Town Hall presentations at various locations throughout Alberta. Producers can learn more about the unharvested situation, ask questions and discuss this year’s challenges and options.

AFSC CEO Steve Blakely says he understands the stress many producers feel these days, facing potentially significant losses.

“Our programs recognize producers can’t control the forces of nature, and they are designed to respond in situations like this,” Blakely says. “We are here to help—and ready to work with our clients to support them through this difficult time.”

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AFSC encourages those who may be struggling or need additional support to check out The Do More Agriculture Foundation website for a list of mental health and well-being resources.

Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) is a provincial Crown corporation that provides producers, agribusinesses and other small businesses loans, crop insurance and farm income disaster assistance.