B.C. 2026 Food Security Flood Recovery Program

The British Columbia 2026 Food Security Flood Recovery Program responds to impacts of the December 10th - 19th, 2025 flooding on livestock and crop producers operating on the Sumas Prairie, by helping to offset costs of returning to production.

On this page:

• How the program works
• Confirm your eligibility
• How to apply
• I need help

How the program works

The British Columbia 2026 Food Security Flood Recovery Program (the program) provides one-time funding for:

• Uninsurable infrastructure repair and cleanup costs
• Return to production expenses, not eligible under existing programs such as AgriStability, or B.C. Disaster Financial Assistance.

The program is not meant to compensate for farm income losses and does not reduce the need to purchase commercial insurance for farm assets and infrastructure.

Eligible farmers impacted by flooding of the Sumas Prairie are encouraged to apply. Damage assessment specialists will be available for individualized support.

Insurance and income protection offer a range of programs designed to help manage agricultural production risks. Farmers who are enrolled in the AgriStability program, and who's operation was affected by flooding, may be eligible for compensation and are encouraged to call 1-877-343-2767.

Confirm your eligibility

The program is open to agricultural producers who were impacted by December 2025 flooding of the Sumas Prairie area and have their main farmstead in B.C.

How to apply

The application process has two steps:

1. Complete the General Application *required. The General Application can be submitted one of two ways.
   • ​​The online application is the fastest way to submit your application and supporting documents to us. All you need is a free Basic BCeID account. Learn more about BCeID here.
   • The printable/fillable application (PDF, 295KB) and supporting documents can be submitted by email, fax or by mail.
      
2. Return the completed application package to us by email, fax or mail. Make sure to include:

• A copy of your most recent Canada Revenue Agency - Statement of Farming Activity (T2042 or T1273)
• T2 if incorporated
• BC Property Assessment
• A copy of your private farm insurance policy

Once your information has been received, you will be contacted within two weeks.

Submit your filled application and supporting documents by the deadline to ensure consideration.

By email:  
BRMB.General.Inquiries@gov.bc.ca

By fax:
1-250-861-7490

By mail: 
British Columbia 2026 Food Security Flood Recovery Program
Business Risk Management Branch
200-1690 Powick Road, Kelowna, BC V1X 7G5
 

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