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Production Insurance — New forage seeding
New forage establishment protection
Latest source updateLast Update: August 22, 2026Latest change: The overview page’s deadlines calendar moved from July 2026 to August 2026, and the July 10, 2026 premium-payment date is no longer shown.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: August 22, 2026
Latest change: The overview page’s deadlines calendar moved from July 2026 to August 2026, and the July 10, 2026 premium-payment date is no longer shown.
New forage seeding deadlines updated
The Overview page for Production Insurance — New forage seeding now shows the deadlines calendar for August 2026 instead of July 2026. The previously displayed July 10, 2026 premium-payment deadline is no longer visible on that page.
Funding available
Up to 60% of project cost
Deadline
October 1, 2026
Location
Ontario, Canada
Who can apply
Landlords and sharecroppers can each insure their respective shares of the crop.
See full eligibility
Overview
Production Insurance for new forage seeding supports Ontario producers with establishment protection for new forage crops, with producers paying 40% of premiums and federal and provincial governments paying 60% plus all administration costs. It covers premium new forage seeding and standard new forage seeding when insured 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 protection for new forage crops.
- Premium new forage seeding coverage.
- Standard new forage seeding coverage.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Landlords and sharecroppers can each insure their respective shares of the crop.
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 in, 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.
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
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 for new forage seeding supports Ontario producers with establishment protection for new forage crops, with producers paying 40% of premiums and federal and provincial governments paying 60% plus all administration costs. It covers premium new forage seeding and standard new forage seeding when insured 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 your full crop. All acres seeded to establish long-term hay or pasture fields must be enrolled in Production Insurance.
What expenses are eligible under Production Insurance — New forage seeding?
Establishment protection for new forage crops.
Premium new forage seeding coverage.
Standard new forage seeding coverage.
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