Corn to be farm-fed must be declared on the application at the time of applying for the advance. If in question, an inspection may be performed for audit purposes. In order to issue advances on a more timely basis, for producers who have received an advance in a previous year OCPA can inspect the storage after issuance of the advance. However, you do not need to delay sending in your application if you do not have the inspection form. OCPA has contracted with AgriCorp to do on-farm inspections.
All inspections are to be arranged by the OCPA office.
Eligibility Farmer must have produced corn in 2000 Farmer must have corn in storage in amounts to cover the amount of advance requested. Corn may be in storage licensed under the Grain Elevator Storage Act of Ontario or in on-farm storage. Shelled corn, high moisture corn, and crib corn are eligible. Corn must be sold through designated buyers with which OCPA has an agreement for repayment, or through a buyer who will complete this agreement before time of sale. A list of licensed buyers is provided in the August-September issue of Ontario Corn Producer.