AgriStability: A practical, whole farm safety net for Alberta producers

Farming comes with risks—volatile markets, rising costs, and unpredictable conditions can all impact the bottom line, threatening a farming operation’s long-term viability.

AgriStability is here to help. It’s a practical, affordable program that protects farm income when profit margins take a hit.

At a Glance

AgriStability protects farm income when profit margins fall below 70% of normal. Protects against production loss, rising input costs, and market volatility.
Easier than ever to participate: only 3 years of historical data required; optional tax-based reference margin available.
Recent changes make AgriStability more responsive for livestock producers.

If a farm’s profit margin drops below 70 per cent of its historical average, AgriStability steps in. The program covers 80 cents for every dollar lost, up to a maximum of $3 million. This whole-farm approach makes AgriStability different from other risk management tools—it looks at the entire operation, not just one crop or commodity.

“(AgriStability) keeps you farming for next year,” explains Josh Lubach, a producer in the Ponoka area. “It doesn’t make you rich, but it keeps you going – that’s our mentality on it.

“It’s a good tool to limit your risk. It just puts a floor on how much risk you’re exposed to today.”