The Manitoba government is opening two new Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation (MASC) offices in Virden and Shoal Lake.
Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn said today that “MASC plays a vital role in supporting the province’s agriculture sector through risk management, financing, and advisory services…and the new locations are part of the Manitoba government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen rural communities.”
The Virden and Shoal Lake offices are now open to serve 650 to 700 farmers and agri-businesses in the surrounding regions. Each new service centre is staffed by four full-time employees and a team of insurance adjusters.
“The Town of Virden is so pleased to welcome the MASC offices back,” said Virden Mayor Tina Williams, “The value of having a local office for our surrounding farm communities cannot be overstated.”
MASC now has 12 service centres across the province providing access to agricultural insurance, lending and other agricultural programs and services.
