Farmers Forum staffOTTAWA — A new study, commissioned by a coalition of farming organizations, evaluated the risk management program (RMP) and self-directed risk management program (SDRM) and found that almost all farmers say the programs are vital for their operations. The Oct. 31 study, commissioned by the Ontario Agriculture Sustainability Coalition (OASC), found that every dollar spent on Ontario’s Risk Management program and Self-Directed Risk Management Programs leads to a $2.01 to $3.60 return on investment. The study found that farmers view the program as a particularly important risk management tool for young and beginning farmers. OASC is composed of the Beef Farmers of Ontario, Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers’ Association, Grain Farmers of Ontario, Ontario Pork, Ontario Sheep Farmers, and the Veal Farmers of Ontario. The coalition was formed in 2009 to develop and implement the Risk Management Program (RMP) in Ontario at the request of the Government of Ontario.
