Agriculture Insurance and Income Protection
Last updated on January 22, 2026
Agriculture Insurance and Income Protection Programs help farmers manage the unpredictable financial challenges that come with food production in B.C.. Whether it's extreme weather, market disruptions, increased costs or natural disasters, our programs keep you and your family's livelihood safe. Participating in the full suite of Agriculture Insurance and Income Protection Programs helps stabilize your income and manage agricultural production risks effectively.
AgriStability
Stabilize your farm income
AgriStability is available to all types and sizes of farmers, because everyone is impacted by price, input and production variations. It’s designed to provide support whenever you experience significant revenue drops. Think of it as financial protection when you need it most.
Benefits of enrolling in AgriStability:
- Income Protection: $0.80 on every dollar lost when your net income drops by 30% or more.
- Timely payments: Apply for an advance to rapidly access cash flow when experiencing a loss.
- Easy to Submit: Most of the information needed is already in your tax return.
Enrol today to build a stronger, more resilient farm.
Production Insurance
Insure your crops
Cover your crops before disaster hits your wallet. Crop Insurance is designed to protect you against yield reductions caused by disastrous weather events. Get the coverage and claims support you need to help stabilize your income and manage your losses.
Benefits of Production Insurance Coverage:
- Crop-Based Coverage: Tailored to your crops, allowing you to choose the level of protection appropriate for you.
- Government-Subsidized: Up to 80% of premiums are government funded, reducing your financial burden.
- On-the-Ground Support: From enrollment to claims, our local reps will simplify the process.
Learn more about Production Insurance in British Columbia.
Agriculture Wildlife Program
Compensation for crop and livestock losses caused by wildlife, helping reduce the impact of these uncontrollable factors.
AgriInvest
Strengthen your farm's financial resilience with a self-managed savings account that helps you manage small income declines.
Livestock Price Insurance
Safeguard your income from unexpected drops in livestock prices, keeping your operation steady through market volatility.
Resources
Need access to cash flow?
The Advance Payments Program is a federal loan guarantee program to help with cash flow until you are able to sell your agricultural products. Learn more.
AgriServices E-Bulletins
Stay informed with the latest Ministry of Agriculture program updates, news, webinars, events and resources delivered right to your inbox. Sign up today!
How are you feeling?
Farming can be stressful. AgLife provides free counselling services and courses designed to support the mental health and wellbeing of farmers. Learn more.
Contact information
1-877-343-2767
1-888-332-3352
