Financial Assistance

Eligible growers can apply for funding to cover farm activities and improvements through government programs and other initiatives.

The BC Ministry of Agriculture offers funding for growers and for industry-related companies. Click here for a list of programs that are offered currently and those that will be implemented in the future. 

The Canadian Federal Government also offers funding opportunities and resources for farmers. See their webpage here.

You may also want to take a look at the opportunities offered through the Investment Agriculture Foundation. Visit the "Programs" tab on their homepage for more information.

Take note of the following programs, which may be helpful for your farm business:

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• Agriculture Income Protection (AgriStability)

Helps stabilize farm income by managing the risk of large income declines.

- Watch the 2025 AgriStability English Webinar provided by the BC Ministry of Agriculture staff

- Watch the 2025 AgriStability Punjabi Webinar provided by the BC Ministry of Agriculture staff

• Production Insurance

It’s affordable, flexible and efficient, and the minimum coverage provides protection against disasters for a low cost.

• Traceability Knowledge Transfer

Supports agri-food and seafood industry organizations to educate their membership about traceability systems, practices, infrastructure and technologies.