Agriculture producers can get compensation due to wildlife damage to some harvested and unharvested crops by enrolling in the Agriculture Wildlife Program.
You may qualify for compensation if you have incurred separation costs due to excreta contamination (as per the Canadian Grain Commission Standard) caused by wildlife in harvested crops.
All commercially grown grains, fine seeds, oilseeds and pulse crops that are covered under crop insurance are eligible for compensation. Contact us for more information on eligible crops.
Agriculture producers must store any excreta contaminated crop separately to minimize contamination.
Crops are not eligible when:
Please keep in mind:
Rates are reviewed annually. An approved note of rejection and original cleaning/separation receipts must be provided before any payments will be processed.
Compensation payments will be based on current year’s production.
Contact us for information on compensation if your livestock has been attacked by a predator.
250 712-3797 or toll free 1 888 332-3352
Report predator attacks to the B.C. Conservation Officer Service 1 877 952-7227
Contact us for advice and information about crop loss and damage due to wildlife.