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AgriStability — Ontario
Income protection for Ontario farmers
Last Update: June 19, 2026
Funding available
Up to 80% of project cost
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
- Non-financial cooperative
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
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.
Contacts
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Frequently Asked Questions about the AgriStability — Ontario Program
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 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