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Production Insurance
Insurance for agricultural crops in British Columbia
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
Producers in British Columbia can purchase crop insurance to protect against losses caused by adverse weather. Coverage is available for berries, flower bulbs, forage, grain, grapes, tree fruits and vegetables.
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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
- Minimum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
This grant offers vital support to agricultural producers seeking to manage the risks associated with crop production. Projects eligible for this insurance cover a range of agricultural activities related to different types of crops.
- Cultivation of berries, including blueberries, cranberry plants, and strawberries.
- Production of flower bulbs, notably daffodil and tulip bulbs.
- Forage operations involving grass, legumes, and silage corn.
- Grain growing activities such as canola, wheat, and barley production.
- Grape cultivation, encompassing both wine and table grape varieties.
- Tree fruit production, including apples, peaches, and cherries.
- Vegetable farming, covering crops like broccoli, carrots, and potatoes.
Documents Needed
- Application for Continuous Production Insurance (Schedule A)
- Tax Reporting Form (Schedule A-1)
- Land Inventory (Schedule L-1)
- Farm Map(s) (Schedule L-2)
- Relevant crop inventory and update forms
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Agricultural producers in British Columbia.
- Producers of berries, flower bulbs, forage, grain, grapes, tree fruits, or vegetables.
Who is not eligible
- Pasture and range producers are not covered under forage insurance.
Eligible expenses
The Production Insurance program offers coverage for agricultural producers to help manage and mitigate risks associated with crop losses due to adverse weather and other specific disasters. This coverage extends across a variety of crop types, each with unique insurance options.
- Insurance coverage for berries, including blueberries, cranberry, raspberries, and both blueberry and strawberry plants.
- Insurance coverage for flower bulbs like daffodil and tulip bulbs.
- Insurance coverage for forage such as grass, legumes, greenfeed, and silage corn.
- Insurance coverage for grain crops including canola, wheat, barley, oats, field peas, rye, and forage seeds.
- Insurance coverage for grapes used for wine and as table grapes.
- Insurance coverage for tree fruits like apples, apricots, peaches, pears, plums, and cherries.
- Insurance coverage for various vegetables including beans, beet, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, corn, lettuce, onions, parsnips, peas, potatoes, and rutabaga.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Pasture and range are not covered under forage coverage.
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by Production Insurance staff after submission.
- A confirmation letter is issued after the application is processed.
- Claims are assessed by an adjuster after a Notice of Loss is filed.
Additional information
Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- Insurance coverage is designed to help manage risks associated with various weather-related crop losses, including hail, spring frost, excessive rain, flooding, and drought.
- Producers should contact the nearest production insurance office for assistance in creating a suitable insurance package.
- Claims must be filed through a Notice of Loss immediately when crop damage is suspected, and an insurance adjustor will assess the damage.
- Producers should not alter or repurpose the crops until they have been inspected by an adjustor.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Production Insurance Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Production Insurance. 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 Production Insurance?
Producers in British Columbia can purchase crop insurance to protect against losses caused by adverse weather. Coverage is available for berries, flower bulbs, forage, grain, grapes, tree fruits and vegetables.
How much funding can be received?
Production Insurance Funds up to 70% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Production Insurance program?
To be eligible for the Production Insurance program, you must:
The applicant must be an agricultural producer.
The operation involves insurable crops such as berries, flower bulbs, forage, grain, grapes, tree fruits, or vegetables.
The applicant must declare crops, land, and details of the farm operation for insurance coverage.
What expenses are eligible under Production Insurance?
This grant offers vital support to agricultural producers seeking to manage the risks associated with crop production. Projects eligible for this insurance cover a range of agricultural activities related to different types of crops. Cultivation of berries, including blueberries, cranberry plants, and strawberries.
Production of flower bulbs, notably daffodil and tulip bulbs.
Forage operations involving grass, legumes, and silage corn.
Grain growing activities such as canola, wheat, and barley production.
Grape cultivation, encompassing both wine and table grape varieties.
Tree fruit production, including apples, peaches, and cherries.
Vegetable farming, covering crops like broccoli, carrots, and potatoes.
Who can I contact for more information about the Production Insurance?
You can contact Government of British Columbia (BC).
Where is the Production Insurance available?
The Production Insurance program is available the province of British Columbia.
Who are the financial supporters of the Production Insurance?
Production Insurance is funded by Government of British Columbia (BC), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)