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News Release More Time to Apply for $600 Million AgriInvest Kickstart Funds OTTAWA, Ontario – The Government of Canada is committed to ensuring all farmers are aware of the $600 million AgriInvest Kickstart program and have enough time to apply. The Honourable Gerry Ritz, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Minister for the Canadian Wheat Board announced today that the deadline for applications has been extended to April 14, 2008. "This Government is delivering new, simpler, predictable and bankable programs for farmers." said Minister Ritz. "This extension will ensure farmers have enough time to learn about AgriInvest and the money available to kickstart their accounts." To assist producers in the transition to the new suite of business risk management programs, the Government of Canada is providing a one time contribution of $600 million to kickstart AgriInvest accounts. The majority of producers do not need to apply to the program and have already received a letter explaining their AgriInvest Kickstart benefit. Producers who have not received a letter need to apply by the April 14 deadline. For more information or to obtain program forms, producers can call, toll free, 1-866-367-8506 from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. CST, Monday to Friday, or visit the program Web site at www.agr.gc.ca/agriinvest. -30- |