Help is on the way for apple growers in the Thornbury area hit hard by a tornado in late August.
It is just taking its time in getting here.
Chair of the Ontario Apple Growers Association and local apple grower Brian Gilroy says because this situation is so unique, it will take time to get compensation from the provincial government.
He says the wheels are moving, but as everyone knows, the wheels of government move slowly and they have to make sure mistakes are not made.
Gilroy says he remains optimistic that people will receive fair compensation from this disaster.
He says local producers also could be in for some help from the federal government through the Agri Recovery program and maybe this situation qualifies for some form of aid.
The Apple Growers Association estimates the damage to apple orchards in Grey County from the tornado in August totals over 10 million dollars.
As for the situation regarding Greg Ardiel, a young farmer just starting out in the business Gilroy is hopeful the Ministry of Agriculture and rural affairs will make an exception and provide some compensation for him as well.
Ardiel has just purchased his apple orchard, and had not yet had a harvest there fore was not eligible for any form of disaster relief.
Girloy is hopeful that the Ministry will bend the rules somewhat to help Ardiel.
