African swine flu in Greece AND The cash advance

African Swine Fever has been confirmed in two dead wild boars in Greece. This is the first report of ASF in Greece since 2020. Dr. Paul Sundberg, the Executive Director of the Swine Health Information Center, says North America can learn a lot from Greece and other countries when it comes to controlling the spread of ASF. Applications can now be made under the Advance Payments program---better known as the cash advance.  The cash advance helps cover initial productions costs and is repaid when the crop or livestock is sold. Several organizations administer the program on behalf of the federal government including the Canadian Canola Growers Association. Dave Gallant is the CCGA Director of Finance and Operations. He talks about the process and says applying early ensures everything is ready to go when money from the federal program comes out in early April.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.