New to AgriStability?
Last updated on June 30, 2025
​Enrolling in AgriStability is easy!
You can enrol in AgriStability by using our online New Participant form or by completing the printable/fillable PDF form and sending it to us.
Who is eligible?
To participate in AgriStability, a farm operation in British Columbia must:
- Earn income from the primary production of agricultural commodities
- Have a minimum of six consecutive months of farming activity
- Have completed a production cycle for either;
- The growing and harvesting of a crop
- The process of rearing livestock
- The purchase and sale of livestock within a program year in the case of feeding or finishing enterprises
- File farm income and expenses with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Do you need help? Call 1-877-343-2767, AgriStability staff are available to answer questions and help with the enrolment process.
Steps to Enrol in AgriStability:
1. Complete the New Participant form
Fill out the New Participant Form to be part of AgriStability. This form collects basic information about your farm, including what you produce and the size of your operation.
2. Submit your form
The online form is automatically sent to us once you click "submit". If you are filling out the Printable (PDF) form, send it to BC AgriStability using one of the following methods:
- Email: AgriStability@gov.bc.ca
- Fax: 1-877-605-8467
- Mail:
AgriStability BC
200 – 1500 Hardy Street
Kelowna, BC V1Y 8H2
3. Once your New Participant form is received, we’ll do the math to calculate your coverage and enrolment fee
After we have your New Participant form, we calculate your farm’s profit margins based on average production, average expenses and fair market inventory values. These margins determine your AgriStability coverage and enrolment fee for the year. If we need more information, we will contact you. You can learn more about margins, fees, and coverage calculations here: How AgriStability Works
4. Receive your Enrolment Notice
Once your New Participant form is processed, you’ll receive an Enrolment Notice Invoice by mail. This includes:
- Your AgriStability program fee for the year
- Your estimated coverage for the year
5. Pay your AgriStability fee
- Payment Deadline: April 30th of the year you are enrolling (July 31, 2025 for the 2025 program year) OR 30 days after the issue date on your Enrolment Notice, whichever is later.
- Payment instructions are included in your Enrolment Notice.
6. Submit Your Statement A
Submit your Statement A (farming income, expenses, and production) by September 30 of the following year (e.g., September 30, 2026 for the 2025 program year).
- For Individuals: the AgriStability Statement A must be submitted to the CRA when you file your annual farm taxes. CRA will send your information directly to AgriStability. You can also use our online forms to submit a copy to us so your file can be processed sooner.
- For Corporations: you can submit your AgriStability Statement A directly to us using our online form. It will enter our file processing queue right away so you receive payment quickly. We will also pass the form along to the AgriInvest program so you can receive your deposit notice.
Please remember, to be eligible for AgriStability or AgriInvest, you must file farm tax to CRA each year.
Want help filling out the forms?
Call us for FREE help! Service is available in English and Punjabi.
Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm
Call AgriStability 1-877-343-2767
Contact information
Agriculture Insurance and Income Protection Programs help manage production risk and stabilize income.
Regional offices are located around the province.
1-877-343-2767
1-877-605-8467
AgriStability@gov.bc.ca
https://www.gov.bc.ca/AgriStability