AgriInvest

An AgriInvest account builds as annual deposits are made, which are based on a percentage of a producer’s allowable net sales (ANS), and receive matching contributions from federal, provincial and territorial governments. The program is administered by the Federal Administration. Contact them here.

How AgriInvest works

The calculation of ANS is based on a producer’s farm income tax information. To be eligible for AgriInvest, a producer must file taxes and submit completed program forms with all required documentation by September 30 of the year following the program year. For example, taxes and all necessary forms must be submitted by September 30, 2025 for the 2024 program year.

If a producer misses the initial deadline, taxes can still be submitted within the next three months (up to December 31). However, the maximum matchable deposit will be reduced by five per cent for each month (or part of month) that the taxes and forms are submitted late.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada will send a deposit notice to participants, who will have 90 days from the date of the notice to make a deposit into their AgriInvest account. Once the participant’s financial institution confirms the deposit, the matching government contribution will be made.

Participants can still view their deposit confirmation notice online with a MY AAFC account. Participants can also confirm the status of their AgriInvest deposit by checking their AgriInvest account statement from their bank or credit union or contacting AAFC toll-free at 1-866-367-8506.

2025 AgriInvest Program Updates

New AgriInvest Filing Deadlines

Starting in the 2025 program year, the deadline to file your AgriInvest forms will be:

• June 30, 2026- initial deadline to submit your 2025 farm income tax to CRA and your 2025 AgriInvest form without penalty.
• September 30, 2026- final deadline to submit your 2025 farm income tax to CRAand your 2025 AgriInvest form with penalty.

The penalty is a five per cent reduction in the maximum matchable deposit for each month or partial month that forms and taxes are submitted after the initial deadline but before the final deadline.

Agri-environmental risk assessment  

The agri-environmental risk assessment is new to AgriInvest. This assessment identifies agri-environmental risks on farming operations and includes sustainability tools that support a producer in mitigating measures.

For the 2025 program year, producers who have an average allowable net sales (ANS), before the ANS limit is applied, of $1 million or more for the previous three program years (2022 – 2024) will need to have a valid agri-environmental risk assessment at some point during their 2025 fiscal year. The agri-environmental risk assessment is required to be eligible to receive the matching government contribution.

To learn more: Agri-environmental risk assessment requirement | Agriculture Canada or call AAFC toll-free at 1-866-367-8506

Filing information

Individuals and Partnerships 

File a T1163 form directly to Canada Revenue Agency, along with regular income tax filings.

Corporations 

AgriInvest clients are now only required to submit an Alberta Statement A. Identify clearly at the top of the Statement A “AgriInvest Only”. AFSC will then forward your tax information to the AgriInvest Federal Administration.

Important note about withdrawals

Once a producer makes a deposit, he or she must wait until the government makes its matching deposit before withdrawing any money. Once the deposit is matched, the funds can be withdrawn at any time.