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Organic Insurance
Organic crop insurance with higher coverage values
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
Certified organic producers receive coverage that reflects organic farming practices and higher dollar values. Coverage is based on historical individual yield data, or on 50 per cent of the conventional average yield when history is unavailable, with proof of historical production accepted.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Certified organic producers
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Organic crops are excluded from Crop Coverage Plus.
Processing and Agreement
- Fields must be listed as organic on the Seeded Acreage Report in order to have organic coverage.
- Adjusting procedures reflect the different management practices used by organic growers.
- There is no offsetting between organic and conventional crops provided production is kept separate.
Additional information
- Coverage is established using historical individual yield data.
- When individual history is unavailable, coverage equals 50 per cent of the conventional average yield for each year of missing data.
- The same grade guarantee and grade factor applies to the organic crop as the corresponding conventional crop.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Organic Insurance Program
What is the Organic Insurance?
Certified organic producers receive coverage that reflects organic farming practices and higher dollar values. Coverage is based on historical individual yield data, or on 50 per cent of the conventional average yield when history is unavailable, with proof of historical production accepted.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Organic Insurance program?
To be eligible for the Organic Insurance program, you must:
Crops must be grown on land eligible to be certified organic in the crop year.
Transitional land is only eligible for conventional coverage.
Eligible crops include all wheat types, fall rye, oats, flax, barley, peas, and hemp grain.
Who can I contact for more information about the Organic Insurance?
You can contact Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation (MASC).
Where is the Organic Insurance available?
The Organic Insurance program is available across Canada.
Who are the financial supporters of the Organic Insurance?
Organic Insurance is funded by Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation (MASC)