Farms.com Home   News

AFSC strengthens support for today’s farm sector

Your success is our priority.

That’s why Agriculture Financial Services (AFSC) offers crop insurance, income stabilization, lending, and Livestock Price Insurance — to help you manage risk and build a stronger future.

“Every farmer’s situation is unique and AFSC’s programs are designed to meet their needs,” said RJ Sigurdson, Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation.

“Alberta’s government continues to invest in business risk management programs to make sure farmers and ranchers have access to insurance and income stabilization programs they can depend on.”

For 2026, we’ve made improvements to our products to keep pace with the changing needs of today’s farmers and ranchers.

“Listening to our clients and industry is essential to delivering the right products and services,” said Darryl Kay, AFSC’s chief executive officer. “At AFSC, we actively review our programs and consult with producers to understand what works and what needs to improve.

“That feedback drives program improvements, ensuring they provide real value and help clients reach their goals.”

Crop Insurance

AFSC is making changes to several crop insurance offerings for the 2026 crop year. Changes include moving the application deadline for Bee Overwintering Insurance, adjusting weather station moisture normals to align with sustainable practices, aligning irrigated and dryland hay coverage, and refining bear damage to hives as it moves from the pilot stage into permanent AFSC programming.

Click here to see more...

Trending Video

How to Set Up Your Fence - Leeds County Pasture Walk Part 4

Video: How to Set Up Your Fence - Leeds County Pasture Walk Part 4

Presented by Brad & Karen Davis, owners of Black Kreek Ranch, Anita O'Brien, Grazing Mentor, and Christine O'Reilly, Forage & Grazing Specialist with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. Watch each video from this event to learn about grazing tips, water systems, setting up fencing, working with net fencing, electric fencing tips, grass growth and managing grazing, gates and laneways, and frost seeding. The Leeds County Pasture Walk in 2023 was delivered as part of the Farm Resilience Mentorship (FaRM) Program's Advanced Grazing Systems.