Agriculture Wildlife Program

The Agriculture Wildlife Program provides financial compensation modalities to support agriculture producers who incur losses caused by specific wildlife. These financing modalities are designed to ensure producers can recover some of the losses associated with wildlife damages.

• Compensation is provided for damages incurred by wildlife such as bison, bear, cranes, deer, elk, moose, mountain sheep, and waterfowl.
• Payments are contingent upon the producer's ability to demonstrate compliance with crop loss prevention best management practices and to provide necessary documentation, such as BC Assessment Farm Status and tax reporting numbers.
• While crop insurance is not mandatory, those opting for crop insurance will be automatically enrolled in the program, potentially influencing compensation structure.

Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to agricultural producers and their practices.

• Agriculture producers must provide proof of BC Assessment Farm Status.
• Applicants must confirm private land ownership and/or provide lease confirmation along with a tax reporting number for any potential payments.
• Compensation may be restricted to those following best management practices in crop loss prevention.

Who is eligible?

Eligible expenses

The Agriculture Wildlife Program offers compensation to agriculture producers for wildlife-related damage to certain crops. The program specifically covers losses caused by several wildlife species, provided the producers follow best management practices.

• Compensation for damage to harvested and unharvested crops due to bison, bear, cranes, deer, elk, moose, mountain sheep, and waterfowl.

Eligible geographic areas

This grant is managed by the authorities in British Columbia and is likely geared towards agricultural producers in this province. However, there is no explicit information provided about specific eligible geographical areas for applicants.

There are evaluation and selection criteria for the Agriculture Wildlife Program grant:

• Proof of BC Assessment Farm Status
• Private land ownership and/or lease confirmation along with a tax reporting number for any potential payments

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

• While purchasing crop insurance is encouraged, enrollment in the Agriculture Wildlife Program is automatic if crop insurance is purchased.
• Local contacts are available for various regions, providing assistance and further information regarding the program.
• There is a specific contact for predator compensation related to livestock attacks.
• The B.C. Public Service acknowledges Indigenous Peoples' territories, implying consideration of Indigenous rights and cultures in program administration.