Here you will find program resources to help you serve your clients.
Reminders
AgriStability Video Shorts to help your clients
Do you have clients looking for a simple explanation of how AgriStability works? You can help explain elements of the program by sharing our new AgriStability Video Shorts with your clients.
These short videos, created by Agricorp, provide an easy way to learn about AgriStability, one key element at a time.
View the
AgriStability Publications page for a full list of videos and stay tuned as we hope to add more videos in the future.
There is more AgriStability support for the same low fee
Federal and provincial ministers agreed to raise the
AgriStability compensation rate from 70% to 80%, starting with the 2023 program year. This is an increase the government of Ontario supports, having provided the provincial portion since the 2020 program year.
It still costs only $315 for every $100,000 of reference margin.
To learn more, read
More AgriStability support for the same low fee.
AgriStability resources for agents
A
digital resource package was developed by Agricorp to support agents as they consult with their client on AgriStability.
Individual content pieces from the package can be found below, under the Resources section.
AgriStability top-up payments for 2020-2022 program years
AgriStability customers getting payments for the 2020 to 2022 program years will get a separate top-up payment.
These payments represent the increased provincial portion, which went from 70% to 80% since the 2020 program year. Eligible customers will get a cheque in the mail or a deposit directly into their bank account.
To learn more, read
AgriStability top-up payments happening now.
Interim payments available
If you have a client who is an Ontario producer enrolled in AgriStability and who has completed 6 months of their fiscal year, they can apply for an interim payment prior to their fiscal year-end. Interim payments provide a portion of a producer’s estimated final payment.
In the last 2 years, Ontario producers received more than $20 million in AgriStability interim payments, providing cash flow when it was needed most.
If your client’s projected income has declined substantially, please visit agricorp.com to download an interim payment application that your clients can complete and submit to Agricorp.
AgriStability line codes
Please read the
AgriStability program guidelines for rules on the program and the RC4060 for how to complete a T1163 or Statement A on agricorp.com. Any new line codes can be found in the RC4060.
Reminder: Interim payments available
If you have a client who is an Ontario producer enrolled in AgriStability and who has completed six months of their fiscal year, they can apply for an interim payment prior to their fiscal year-end. Interim payments provide a portion of a producer’s estimated final payment.
In a challenging 2022, Ontario producers received more than $7 million in AgriStability interim payments, providing cash flow when it was needed most.
If your client’s projected income has declined substantially, please visit agricorp.com to download an
interim payment application that your clients can complete and submit to Agricorp.
Direct deposit reminder
Help your clients get payments faster. Producers have enough to do without the hassles of cheques. Get cash into your client's account five to seven days faster with direct deposit.
Help your clients sign up at
agricorp.com/directdeposit. All they need is a void cheque and a few minutes to make things a little easier.
Download and print the Direct Deposit Request form. Help your clients fill them in and mail them with a void cheque to Agricorp.
Towards Increased Profits (TIP) report
Remind your clients that the TIP report can be viewed this spring by signing in to agricorp.com through online services.
The TIP report provides participants with a simplified farm financial analysis. It contains a comparative analysis of their farm's financial performance, based on the information provided on their previous year’s tax data.
The report identifies the potential strengths, weaknesses and efficiencies of the producer's farm business. It also compares their farm's performance with industry benchmarks for their commodity. Customers can also call Agricorp for a paper copy.
AgriStability resources
The following items can be found on the
AgriStability Publications page:
- Rates, Dates and Updates information sheet
- Understanding the AgriStability compensation rate feature sheet
- Top 10 reporting tips feature sheet
- AgriStability Program Guidelines
- Technical Information Circular
- RC 4060
- Fair Market Values
Other resources
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