Crop Insurance Application Deadlines Approaching

AGRICULTURE/FISHERIES--Crop Insurance Application Deadlines Approaching

The Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture and Fisheries and the Crop and Livestock Insurance Commission are reminding insurance policy holders of the upcoming application deadlines for the 2001 season.

• Forage production: Oct. 31
• Raspberries: Oct. 31
• Blueberries: Nov.15
• Strawberries: Nov.15
• Tree fruit: Dec.1
• Trees: Dec. 1

Application forms are available from the Truro and Kentville offices of the Crop and Livestock Insurance Commission. Those interested can also contact staff toll-free at 1-800-565-6371 or by e-mail at <[email protected].>

Crop insurance is intended to help farmers in times of low crop yields. It pays farmers' "out-of-pocket" expenses for crop losses

• such as seed, fertilizer and spray -- making it possible to continue farming. The purpose of the Dairy Livestock Insurance Program is to help a producer when a significant loss in production causes a loss of income.

The commission administers 14 crop insurance plans and one livestock plan. For more information about the commission and its programs, please visit the Web site at www.gov.ns.ca/nsaf/ci/ .