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AgriStability — Ontario - Ontario - Canada
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AgriStability — Ontario

Income protection for Ontario farmers
Agricorp
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
  • Open Date : January 11, 2022
Location
Ontario, Canada

Overview

AgriStability helps Ontario farmers manage large income declines caused by production loss, higher costs, or market conditions. It provides up to $3 million per program year and supports eligible farming activities, including interim payments and claim-based benefits.
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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 80% of project cost
Timeline
  • Open Date : January 11, 2022

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Location
  • Ontario
Legal structures
  • All legal structures
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

Activities funded

  • Farm income stabilization and margin protection
  • Interim payment applications for eligible farms
  • Year-end claim submission for program benefits
  • Coverage renewal and enrollment for new or returning participants

Documents Needed

  • New Participant Form
  • Year-end Report and Claim Form
  • Interim Payment Application Form
  • Tax-Aligned Reference Margin Selection Form
  • Supporting documents may be requested

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Individual producers
  • Partners in a partnership
  • Corporations
  • Co-operatives
  • Trusts and estates

Who is not eligible

  • Government-funded organizations
  • Landlords earning rental income from crop or livestock share arrangements
  • Former federal public office holders or public servants not in compliance with conflict of interest guidelines
  • Dissolved corporations

Eligible expenses

  • Allowable production-related income and expenses used in margin calculations
  • Inventory adjustments tied to farm production
  • Purchased inputs, receivables, payables, and inventory changes for cash-basis reporting
  • Pasture-related feed costs, starting in 2026

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Landlords earning rental income from crop or livestock shares or arrangements
  • Government-funded organizations, including research stations, universities, and colleges
  • Former federal public office holders or public servants not in compliance with conflict of interest guidelines
  • Dissolved corporations

Eligible geographic areas

  • Ontario

Processing and Agreement

  • AAFC calculates the payment based on production margin and reference margin
  • An Interim Calculation of Program Benefits Notice is issued for interim claims
  • A Calculation of Program Benefits Notice is issued after year-end processing
  • Participants are notified of results and may be asked for additional information
  • Agreements and consent forms must be completed before participation is processed

Additional information

  • Ontario is delivered by Agricorp.
  • My AAFC Account can be used to manage program information securely online.
  • Participants receive a Coverage Notice Estimate under the tax-aligned reference margin option.
  • Interim payments may be available before year-end filing.

Documents and links

AgriStability — Ontario

Contacts

none
1-866-367-8506

Frequently Asked Questions about the AgriStability — Ontario Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the AgriStability — Ontario. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.

What is the AgriStability — Ontario?

AgriStability helps Ontario farmers manage large income declines caused by production loss, higher costs, or market conditions. It provides up to $3 million per program year and supports eligible farming activities, including interim payments and claim-based benefits.

How much funding can be received?

AgriStability — Ontario Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the AgriStability — Ontario program?

To be eligible for the AgriStability — Ontario program, you must: Farm in Ontario Complete a production cycle Minimum 6 months of farming activity

What expenses are eligible under AgriStability — Ontario?

Farm income stabilization and margin protection Interim payment applications for eligible farms Year-end claim submission for program benefits Coverage renewal and enrollment for new or returning participants

Who can I contact for more information about the AgriStability — Ontario?

You can contact Agricorp by email at none or by phone at 1-866-367-8506.

Where is the AgriStability — Ontario available?

The AgriStability — Ontario program is available the province of Ontario.

Is the AgriStability — Ontario a grant, loan, or tax credit?

AgriStability — Ontario is a Grant and Funding

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