Agri-stabilité — Saskatchewan ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Agricultural producers operating farms in Saskatchewan - Sole proprietors engaged in farming operations - Partnerships involved in agricultural production - Corporations with primary business in agriculture - Eligible commodities producers, including: - Grain and oilseed farmers - Livestock producers - Horticultural producers - Other agricultural sectors as defined by the program - Producers must have farm operations primarily located in Saskatchewan - Minimum farm size or revenue thresholds may apply (verify with program administrator) ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Structure: Direct financial assistance (non-repayable) - Eligibility Trigger: Activated when income decline exceeds program threshold - Funding Calculation: Based on percentage of income loss relative to historical reference margins - Maximum Payment: Varies by producer and production loss severity - Cost-Sharing: Provincial and federal co-funding model (specific ratios set annually) - No Repayment Required: This is a grant, not a loan - Annual Variation: Funding levels and thresholds adjust based on program parameters each fiscal year ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Operational costs to maintain farm viability during income shortfalls - Production inputs (feed, seed, fertilizer, fuel) - Debt servicing and operating loan payments - Fixed farm expenses (property taxes, insurance, utilities) - Equipment maintenance and repairs - Labour costs for essential farm operations - Working capital to bridge revenue gaps - Funds support income stabilization, not capital investment or expansion ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Eligibility Assessment: Income loss must meet or exceed program-defined threshold for the crop year - Documentation Required: - Farm production records and yields - Financial statements and tax returns - Proof of commodity sales/revenue - Historical reference margin data (typically 5-year average) - Application Deadline: Typically aligned with crop year completion (fall/winter