Where do I go for help?
Insurance, programs, loans, inspections, taxes, workers and weather: who to call, in what order, with official links for every province and territory.
Où trouver de l’aide pour votre ferme ?
Three places to try, in this order.
Your provincial or territorial agriculture department
Start here for local programs, extension specialists, premises ID and rules that differ by province.
Your provincial insurance and program agency
Crop insurance, and in several provinces AgriStability and AgriInvest too.
The federal program or agency
National programs, inspections, grain grading, taxes and hiring workers.
Pick where you farm.
Choose your province or territory to see its agriculture department and crop insurance agency. Or browse all 13 on the Farming in Canada guide.
I need help with…
19 of 19 national programs and agencies.
- Federal program
AgriInsurance
Agri-protection
Production insurance against natural hazards such as drought, hail, frost and flooding. Cost-shared by Ottawa and the provinces and sold through your provincial agency (see your province below).
Official page: AgriInsurance - Federal program
AgriStability
Agri-stabilité
Support when your farm’s margin falls well below its usual level, whatever the cause. Check the yearly enrolment deadline on the program page.
Official page: AgriStability - Federal program
AgriInvest
Agri-investissement
A savings account for small income dips: you deposit a share of your sales and the government matches part of it.
Official page: AgriInvest - Federal program
AgriRecovery
Agri-relance
Disaster relief framework for extra costs after big events such as wildfire, flood or widespread drought, when other programs are not enough.
Official page: AgriRecovery - Federal program
Advance Payments Program
Programme de paiements anticipés
Cash advances on crops and livestock you are producing or have in storage, with part of the interest paid by the government. Delivered by producer organizations.
Official page: Advance Payments Program - Federal program
Canadian Agricultural Loans Act Program
Loi canadienne sur les prêts agricoles
Government-guaranteed loans through your bank or credit union for land, buildings, equipment and new farms.
Official page: Canadian Agricultural Loans Act Program - Federal Crown corporation
Farm Credit Canada (FCC)
Financement agricole Canada
Canada’s farm lender: loans for land, equipment and operating costs, plus free farm-business learning.
Official page: Farm Credit Canada (FCC) - Federal program
Farm Debt Mediation Service
Service de médiation en matière d’endettement agricole
Free, confidential financial counselling and mediation between a farmer and creditors, for farms having trouble meeting payments.
Official page: Farm Debt Mediation Service - Federal agency
CFIA - Animal health
ACIA - Santé des animaux
Reportable diseases, moving and exporting animals, and what to do if you suspect a disease on your farm.
Official page: CFIA - Animal health - Federal agency
CFIA - Livestock traceability
ACIA - Traçabilité du bétail
The rules for approved ear tags, premises identification and reporting animal movements.
Official page: CFIA - Livestock traceability - Federal agency
CFIA - Plant health
ACIA - Protection des végétaux
Invasive pests, seed and fertilizer rules, and plant import and export.
Official page: CFIA - Plant health - Federal agency
Pesticides and pest management (Health Canada)
Pesticides et lutte antiparasitaire
The Pest Management Regulatory Agency: which products are registered in Canada and how to read the label.
Official page: Pesticides and pest management (Health Canada) - Federal agency
Canadian Grain Commission
Commission canadienne des grains
Grain grades, getting your grain graded if you disagree with the elevator, and the rules for the licensed grain companies you deliver to.
Official page: Canadian Grain Commission - Federal agency
Farmers and fishers (Canada Revenue Agency)
Agriculteurs et pêcheurs (ARC)
Reporting farm income, farm expenses, the T2042 form and tax rules for farm property.
Official page: Farmers and fishers (Canada Revenue Agency) - Federal program
Hire a temporary foreign agricultural worker
Embaucher un travailleur agricole étranger temporaire
Employment and Social Development Canada’s page on the agricultural streams, including the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program.
Official page: Hire a temporary foreign agricultural worker - Federal program
Job Bank
Guichet-Emplois
Free job ads from the Government of Canada to find workers close to home.
Official page: Job Bank - Federal agency
Weather forecasts and warnings
Prévisions et avertissements météo
Environment and Climate Change Canada forecasts and weather warnings for your area.
Official page: Weather forecasts and warnings - Federal program
Canadian Drought Monitor
Outil de surveillance des sécheresses au Canada
Monthly maps of dry conditions across the farming areas of Canada.
Official page: Canadian Drought Monitor - National non-profit
Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA)
Association canadienne de sécurité agricole
Free farm safety plans, guides and training for families and workers.
Official page: Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA)
Before you call
- Have your farm records handy: last year’s tax return, acres or head counts, and any program or policy numbers.
- Many programs have a yearly enrolment or claim deadline. Note it in your calendar as soon as you find it.
- Ask for service in English or French: federal programs are offered in both official languages.
- Write down who you spoke to and when. It saves time if you need to call back.
Farm stress is real
If things feel too heavy, talk to someone. In Canada you can call or text 9-8-8 any time, day or night, in English or French.
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Where to look in your province for farm services, from official licensing bodies and industry lists.
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Wildfire, spring flood, blizzards, power outages: tick-off checklists and a farm emergency card to print.
Farm emergency planThese are independent government bodies and organizations, not REALM partners. This page is general information to help you find the right door, not professional advice. Links checked 2 October 2026; programs and deadlines change, so always confirm with the official source. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.