How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is 2025-06-30T06:00:00Z.

Who are the financial supporters of the AgriStability — Saskatchewan?

AgriStability — Saskatchewan is funded by Government of Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC)

What are AgriStability — Saskatchewan's eligibility criterias?

The farm must be facing large margin declines due to production loss, increased costs, or market conditions. Historical income information is necessary for coverage determination.

AgriStability — Saskatchewan

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SK, Canada

Insurance to protect farming operations

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Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

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Government of Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC)

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Get financial support to help manage large income declines caused by production loss, increased costs or market conditions.

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This grant offers financial support to farm operations in Saskatchewan to manage risk arising from unforeseen economic challenges. The support is designed to cover large declines in farm margins due to production losses or increased operational costs.

Coverage is personalized for each farm operation based on historical financial information.
The program calculates benefits by assessing margin declines against historical averages, considering income and cost structures.
Benefit payments are processed and delivered timely to assist producers facing immediate financial hardships.
Participants pay program fees, which are factored into the overall financial support framework.

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$ 45,000

Restoration of vegetable farm after severe flooding damages

$ 50,000

Adaptation to market conditions for organic grain farm

$ 40,000

Mitigation of production losses in dairy farm due to increased feed costs

$ 35,000

Mitigation strategies for a poultry farm facing increased operational costs

$ 45,000

Cost management for wheat farm to address rising input costs

$ 50,000

Enhancing resilience of an orchard facing climatic challenges

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Eligibility for the AgriStability program is determined by specific criteria related to the applicant's farming activities and financial standing.

The applicant must operate a farm in Saskatchewan, Canada.
The applicant's farm must demonstrate large margin declines due to production loss, increased costs, or adverse market conditions.
The eligibility is personalized using the applicant's historical income tax information and supplementary data.
Applicants must enrol in the program by contacting the SCIC AgriStability Call Centre and requesting a participant package by the enrolment/fee deadline for the program year they wish to participate in.

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This program specifically targets farm operations in Saskatchewan seeking support for managing risks associated with significant margin declines due to production loss, increased costs, or market conditions. It is designed to benefit those who rely on agricultural income.

Farm operations with historical data demonstrating agricultural income.
Participants who have the necessary income tax and supplementary historical information to determine personalized coverage.

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Yes, there are eligible expenses for this grant.

Agricultural commodity purchases
AgriInsurance premiums
Commissions and levies (related to commodity sales)
Commodity future losses/transaction fees
Containers and twine
Custom feeding*
Electricity
Fertilizer and lime
Freight and shipping (to and from market)
Heating fuel
Machinery (gasoline, diesel fuel, oil)
Minerals and Salts
Other insurance/premiums for allowable income and expense items
Pesticides
Point of sale adjustments
Prepared feed
Salaries (arms length as defined by CRA)
Storage/drying
Veterinary fees, medicine, breeding fees

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This program is primarily designed for farm operations and producers within Saskatchewan. As a provincial initiative, it targets agricultural stakeholders located in this region to enhance risk management specific to local conditions and challenges.

Farm and agricultural operations based in Saskatchewan, Canada.

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Enroll in AgriStability

Contact the SCIC AgriStability Call Centre.
Request a new participant package by the Enrolment/Fee Deadline of the program year in which you wish to participate.

Prepare Necessary Information

Gather historical information related to your farm operation based on income tax and supplementary information.
Ensure your tax information is accurate and up to date.

Complete AgriStability Program Forms

Fill out the required program forms accurately.
Include all necessary details pertaining to your farm's margins, benefits, and incurred costs.

Submit Application

Submit the completed forms to SCIC by the program deadline.
Ensure submission is completed by September 30, 2024, for the 2023 program year to avoid penalties.

Confirmation

Receive confirmation from SCIC regarding the receipt of your application.
Keep the confirmation for your records.

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AgriStability provides personalized coverage based on individual farm operations' historical information, aiming to support those facing significant margin declines. Structural changes, combining operations, and participation in other related programs can impact benefit calculations and eligibility.

Participants need to report income from agricultural commodities and must farm in Canada for at least six consecutive months in the program year.
Deadline for submitting forms without penalty will change to June 30, 2025, starting from the 2024 program year.
Participating entities must submit income and expense information directly to SCIC, either through AgConnect or specific forms.
AgriStability adjusts program margins using supplemental information to provide an accurate financial view of the farming operation.
Allowable income includes agricultural commodity sales, crop insurance proceeds, and CFIA payments, among others.
Allowable expenses cover agricultural purchases, insurance premiums, and machinery fuel costs, among others.
Structural changes in farm operations are considered for accurate benefit calculation.
Operations are combined if they are not legally, financially, or operationally independent.
Non-participation in Crop Insurance can lead to benefit reductions under specific circumstances.
Additional information must be provided within the required time frame upon SCIC's request.
Amendments to benefit calculations can be submitted within 18 months from the date of the original Calculation of Benefits.
Appeals must be submitted within 90 days of the decision notification and can be reviewed by an independent Provincial Appeal Panel.

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agristability@scic.ca

1.866.270.8450

Apply to this program

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