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Production Insurance — Honey
Insurance for Ontario honey production losses
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Latest source updateLast Update: August 22, 2026Latest change: The Honey Production Insurance overview now shows the deadlines calendar for August 2026 instead of July 2026, and the July 1 and July 10 entries are no longer displayed.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: August 22, 2026
Latest change: The Honey Production Insurance overview now shows the deadlines calendar for August 2026 instead of July 2026, and the July 1 and July 10 entries are no longer displayed.
Honey Production Insurance deadline calendar updated
The Honey Production Insurance overview page now shows the deadlines calendar for August 2026 instead of July 2026. The previously displayed July 1, 2026 return bees to Ontario entry and July 10, 2026 pay premium entry are no longer shown on the page.
Funding available
Up to 60% of project cost
Deadline
Closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Production Insurance — Honey helps Ontario honey producers protect production losses caused by insured perils, with premiums cost-shared 60% by federal and provincial governments and 40% by customers. It covers honey production in beehives, with claim payments tied to extracted production, guaranteed production, and coverage level.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Up to 60% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
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
Activities funded
- Production loss coverage for honey produced in beehives.
Official resources
Program guide
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered beekeepers under the Bees Act.
- Applicants who own or possess 50 or more beehives.
- Applicants in compliance with the Bees Act.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Honey produced in beehives intended for the production of new queen bees.
Processing and Agreement
- Agricorp may inspect beehives and decline coverage on weak beehives up to and including July 1 of the Program Year.
- Any loss of or damage to honey, or damage to beehives, must be inspected by Agricorp before honey extraction.
- Any discrepancies in hive numbers at claim time may result in a decreased payment.
- A sample of customers will also have their yields audited.
Additional information
- Production Insurance is part of the suite of programs under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Production Insurance — Honey Program
What is the Production Insurance — Honey?
Production Insurance — Honey helps Ontario honey producers protect production losses caused by insured perils, with premiums cost-shared 60% by federal and provincial governments and 40% by customers. It covers honey production in beehives, with claim payments tied to extracted production, guaranteed production, and coverage level.
How much funding can be received?
Production Insurance — Honey Funds up to 60% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Production Insurance — Honey program?
To be eligible for the Production Insurance — Honey program, you must:
Operate at least 50 bee hives
Be a registered beekeeper under the Bees Act
Comply with the Bees Act
What expenses are eligible under Production Insurance — Honey?
Production loss coverage for honey produced in beehives.
Who can I contact for more information about the Production Insurance — Honey?
You can contact Agricorp by email at contact@agricorp.com or by phone at 1-888-247-4999.
Where is the Production Insurance — Honey available?
The Production Insurance — Honey program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Production Insurance — Honey a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Production Insurance — Honey is a Other Support