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AgriInsurance
Bee colony protection against overwinter losses
Latest source updateLast Update: July 14, 2026Latest change: The soybean eligibility page now points to 2026 planting-deadline details and refers to Identity Preserved (IP) tofu and natto categories.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 14, 2026
Latest change: The soybean eligibility page now points to 2026 planting-deadline details and refers to Identity Preserved (IP) tofu and natto categories.
Soybean eligibility and deadline update
The soybean Eligibility page now points applicants to 2026 planting-deadline details instead of 2025, and the eligibility table has been revised to use Identity Preserved (IP) tofu and natto categories. This changes the crop descriptions used to determine which soybean types are referenced as insurable. No funding, contact, or application-submission instructions were changed on the page.
Funding available
Up to 60% of project cost
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
Production Insurance Bee Health protects Ontario beekeepers from colony losses caused by insured perils during the overwinter period. Starting with 2026 Production Insurance Fall Policy coverage, eligible beekeepers can receive a 10% discount on their premium rate if they confirm beneficial management practices before the program year.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Ensure financial sustainability
Eligible Funding
- Up to 60% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Sole proprietorship
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Documents Needed
- Overwintered Colonies Report
- Spring Inventory and Proof of Loss form
Official resources
Program guide
Application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Ontario beekeepers
How to apply
- Complete an Overwintered Colonies Report listing all colonies you intend to overwinter and submit it by November 30.
- In the spring, review the Spring Inventory and Proof of Loss form, report dead and weak colonies accurately, and submit it to Agricorp before May 15.
Processing and Agreement
- Report damage to Agricorp as soon as it occurs.
- Contact Agricorp at least 5 business days before you unwrap or open your hives, or before you remove your hives from indoor storage.
- An Agricorp adjuster may be present when hives are being unwrapped or removed from indoor storage to help assess your colony losses for claim purposes.
- In the spring, Agricorp sends you a Spring Inventory and Proof of Loss form, and you must review the information, report your findings accurately for dead and weak colonies, and submit the form to Agricorp before May 15.
Additional information
- You can open your hives at any time to feed your bees without ending coverage.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the AgriInsurance Program
What is the AgriInsurance?
Production Insurance Bee Health protects Ontario beekeepers from colony losses caused by insured perils during the overwinter period. Starting with 2026 Production Insurance Fall Policy coverage, eligible beekeepers can receive a 10% discount on their premium rate if they confirm beneficial management practices before the program year.
How much funding can be received?
AgriInsurance Funds up to 60% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the AgriInsurance program?
To be eligible for the AgriInsurance program, you must:
Register all beeyard locations under the Bees Act annually.
Have a minimum of 50 colonies that overwinter in Ontario and insure all eligible colonies.
Meet all deadlines, the requirements in Commodity-Specific Terms: Bee Health, the minimum standard for eligible frames, and good colony management practices.
Who can I contact for more information about the AgriInsurance?
You can contact Agricorp by email at aafc.agriinsurance-agri-protection.aac@agr.gc.ca.
Where is the AgriInsurance available?
The AgriInsurance program is available across Canada.
Who are the financial supporters of the AgriInsurance?
AgriInsurance is funded by Agricorp, Government of New Brunswick