Agri-protection de la Société des services agricoles du Manitoba ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Agricultural producers operating in Manitoba - Farmers growing eligible crops (as defined by the program) - Both individual sole proprietors and agricultural operations/partnerships - Producers with insurable interest in crop production - Operations meeting minimum acreage or production thresholds (as specified by the Agricultural Services Society of Manitoba) ### 💰 Funding Details - Coverage Type: Insurance product (not a traditional grant) - Premium Structure: Flexible and affordable insurance premiums subsidized by the province - Cost-Sharing: Producers pay a portion of premiums; provincial support reduces out-of-pocket costs - Repayability: Not applicable—this is insurance protection, not a loan or repayable grant - Coverage Scope: - Protection against production losses for all eligible crops - Crop quality loss coverage for most eligible producers - Payout Mechanism: Claims-based indemnification when insured losses occur ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses This is an insurance product, not a traditional expense-reimbursement grant. Coverage includes: - Production loss indemnification due to weather, disease, or other insurable events - Crop quality loss claims (mold, sprouting, discoloration, etc.) - Eligible crops as defined in program documentation (typically grains, oilseeds, pulses, and specialty crops) - Claims settlement and related insurance benefits only ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Enrollment: Producers must actively enroll in the program during designated sign-up periods - Eligible Crops: Only crops listed in the program's approved crop schedule qualify - Loss Reporting: Producers must report insurable losses within specified timeframes - Documentation Requirements: Production records, acreage declarations, and crop information must be maintained and submitted - Premium Payment: Producers responsible for paying their portion of premiums by deadlines - Claim Verification: Agricultural Services Society of Manitoba verifies losses before claim settlement - Ongoing Participation: Coverage