It's another $50 million in additional funding for the Ontario Risk Management Program.
Minister of Agriculture Ernie Hardeman made the big announcement at DeVries Family Farms in Wellandport this afternoon.
He says this will benefit farmers in Niagara and beyond as they deal with market challenges and other risks beyond their control.
Wainfleet Mayor Kevin Gibson says this will help Niagara's farm-based economy become stronger than it already is.
Will add about $7 per month for the average household
National Unemployment Falls to 6.5%
But Niagara's jobless rate inched up
Thorold Makes Emergency Declaration
The city is joining the Niagara region concerning homelessness and addiction
Annual Fundraiser for Homelessness Coming
Organizers for Coldest Night of the Year walk say the problem is getting worse
Dunn Street Drug Dealing Leads to Arrests
Police say a man from Niagara Falls and woman from St. Catharines charged
Two People Arrested for Drug Trafficking
Police say $19,000 in drugs found, after pair watched at vehicle on Morrison Street
Thorold Pressing Province on IPV Action
Motion asks for court proceedings to speed up, and to hire private investigators
Niagara College Career Fair is On
Students and alumni can talk to businesses this week and next, the school says this is the largest fair to date