Ontario. Ministry of Agriculture Food and Rural Affairs. Central Region

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Record #: MID0463 Last Modified: 20 Jun 2012 Last Full Update: 20 Jun 2012
Location, Telephone & Internet
Address2284 Nursery Rd
Midhurst, ON L0L 1X0
 
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LocationMidhurst
Toll Free PhoneGeneral Information 1-877-424-1300 
Farm Line (stress) 1-888-451-2903
E-Mailmarilyn.bidgood@ontario.ca
Websitewww.omafra.gov.on.ca
Contact Information
Primary ContactMarilyn Bidgood, Ag/Rural Economic Development Advisor; Phone: 705-725-7293
Description & Services
DescriptionProvides information for all Ministry programs, services and resources as follows: 
* For farmers in financial difficulty, this centre provides referrals for * farm management advice * legal information * family and stress counseling * government programs available for transition off the farm. 
 
* County farmers can access technical specialists for production and farm management information by contacting 1-888-292-5856. 
 
* For confidential stress counselling call 1-888-451-2903. Visit website for more details. 
 
* For information on the Canadian Agricultural Income Stabilization (CAIS) program call 1-877-838-5144. The CAIS program allows Ontario farmers to protect their operations from large and small income declines. The CAIS program is funded jointly by the Federal and Provincial government. 
 
* Harvest Ontario publication is also available on the Internet, www.harvestontario.com
HoursMon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
DatesYear round
Areas ServedMuskoka District ; Simcoe County
FeesNone
LanguagesEnglish ; French - On request
Other Details
AccessibilityFully Accessible
ElectionsN/A