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Production Insurance — New forage seeding
Crop insurance for new forage establishment
Funding available
Up to 60% of project cost
Deadline
October 1, 2026
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Production Insurance — New forage seeding supports Ontario producers with establishment protection for new forage crops, with governments covering 60% of premiums and all administration costs. It covers premium new forage seeding and standard new forage seeding when adverse weather, disease, pests, wildlife, or other uncontrollable natural perils prevent a stand from establishing.
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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
- Up to 60% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Sole proprietorship
- For-profit business
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
- Establishment coverage for new forage crops.
- Premium new forage seeding.
- Standard new forage seeding.
Official resources
Eligibility
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Winterkill is not an insured peril if a cut for hay is taken after September 1 of the year the commodity was seeded, unless the commodity was Direct-Seeded.
- No indemnity is payable for acreage that has been harvested or pastured, except for spring-seeded Premium New Forage Seeding.
Processing and Agreement
- After Coverage Reporting is completed, Agricorp sends a Coverage Confirmation and an invoice for the Premium.
- If there is an error in the Coverage Confirmation, you must notify Agricorp within 10 days of receiving it, and Agricorp will send an updated Coverage Confirmation and an updated Premium invoice.
- If Coverage Reporting is late, Agricorp may estimate planted acres, reduce Guaranteed Production by up to 10%, charge a penalty fee, cancel the Policy or the Coverage for the Commodity and other Commodities, and keep any Premium paid.
- When an assignment request is received, Agricorp sends an Assignment Confirmation to you and the assignee.
Additional information
- Production Insurance is part of the suite of programs available under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Production Insurance — New forage seeding Program
What is the Production Insurance — New forage seeding?
Production Insurance — New forage seeding supports Ontario producers with establishment protection for new forage crops, with governments covering 60% of premiums and all administration costs. It covers premium new forage seeding and standard new forage seeding when adverse weather, disease, pests, wildlife, or other uncontrollable natural perils prevent a stand from establishing.
How much funding can be received?
Production Insurance — New forage seeding Funds up to 60% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Production Insurance — New forage seeding program?
To be eligible for the Production Insurance — New forage seeding program, you must:
Grow a minimum of three acres.
Follow good farm management practices.
Insure all acres seeded to establish long-term hay or pasture fields.
What expenses are eligible under Production Insurance — New forage seeding?
Establishment coverage for new forage crops.
Premium new forage seeding.
Standard new forage seeding.
Who can I contact for more information about the Production Insurance — New forage seeding?
You can contact Agricorp by email at contact@agricorp.com or by phone at 1-888-247-4999.
Where is the Production Insurance — New forage seeding available?
The Production Insurance — New forage seeding program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Production Insurance — New forage seeding a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Production Insurance — New forage seeding is a Grant and Funding