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The AgriInvest 2025 Program Year Deadline Changes & Agri-Environmental Risk Assessment Requirements

As we approach the 2025 AgriInvest program year, farms with an average Allowable Net Sales (ANS) of $1 million or more over the past three years will be required to complete an Agri-Environmental Risk Assessment to remain eligible for government matching contributions.

 

Do You Need an Agri-Environmental Risk Assessment for 2025?

If your average Allowable Net Sales (ANS) before any limits are applied is $1 million or more over the past 3 program years (2022-2024), you need a valid agri-environmental risk assessment to get matching AgriInvest contributions from the government.

 

How Is Your ANS Calculated?

Your ANS is the difference between your gross sales and gross purchases of eligible farm products. For the 2025 requirement, it is based on the average ANS for 2022, 2023, and 2024.

 

What Is an Agri-Environmental Risk Assessment?

This assessment helps identify risks on your farm related to the environment and provides ways to manage them. It covers areas like:

  • Soil and nutrient management
  • Crop and pest management
  • Water and biodiversity management
  • Handling and storage of farm inputs
  • Waste and pollution
  • Energy efficiency
  • Livestock and feed management

 

When to Declare Your Agri-Environmental Risk Assessment (AERA)

To meet Agri-Invest requirements, you can declare that you have a valid 2025 fiscal year Agri-Environmental Risk Assessment (AERA) through your My AAFC Account.

Fiscal year-end declaration deadlines are:

  • January 31 Year-End: Complete your AERA by January 31, 2025.
  • February 28/29 Year-End: Complete your AERA by February 28, 2025.
  • March 31 Year-End: Complete your AERA by March 31, 2025.
  • April 30 Year-End: Complete your AERA by April 30, 2025.
  • May 31 Year-End: Complete your AERA by May 31, 2025.
  • June 30 Year-End: Complete your AERA by June 30, 2025.
  • July 31 Year-End: Complete your AERA by July 31, 2025.
  • August 31 Year-End: Complete your AERA by August 31, 2025.
  • September 30 Year-End: Complete your AERA by September 30, 2025.
  • October 31 Year-End: Complete your AERA by October 31, 2025.
  • November 30 Year-End: Complete your AERA by November 30, 2025.
  • December 31 Year-End: Complete your AERA by December 31, 2025.

For Personal Tax Clients, your AERA must be completed by December 31, 2025, as your fiscal year aligns with the calendar year.

 

What happens if I do not complete the Agri-Risk assessment? 

If you do not declare that you have a valid agri-environmental risk assessment on your My AAFC account for your 2025 fiscal year, you will not receive the government matching contribution.

How long is an Agri-Environmental Risk Assessment (AERA) form valid for?

When completed, the Agri-Environmental Risk Assessment (AREA) form is valid until March 31st, 2028. This is the date you will use on your declaration.

New filing deadlines for AgriInvest

Starting with the 2025 program year, the deadline to file your AgriInvest program form will be:

  • June 30, 2026 – initial deadline to submit your 2025 form without penalty
  • September 30, 2026 – final deadline to submit your 2025 form with penalty

The deadline for the 2024 AgriInvest program year remains September 30, 2025.

For AgriStability, new deadlines apply starting in 2024:

  • Submit your 2024 forms by June 30, 2025, to avoid penalties.
  • The final deadline, with penalties, is September 30, 2025.

Questions?

If you have any questions about the Agri-Invest changes or the Agri-Environmental Risk Assessment requirements, we invite you to connect with Madison Weinbender, our in-house professional.

Madison is here to help clarify any details and guide you through the Agri-Environment process, ensuring a smooth experience from start to finish!

(306) 642-2242 | mweinbender@starkmarsh.com

Step 1 – Complete Risk Assessment

Visit Saskatchewan agri-environmental risk assessment, review the section(s) applicable to your operation, a full list of risk assessments eligible for AgriInvest are available at: https://agriculture.canada.ca

Step 2 – Complete AERA Form

Once you have reviewed the section(s) applicable to your operation complete the AERA Form you will receive an email containing a certificate of completion.

Step 3 – Save Certificate of Completion

After completing the AERA form, you will receive an email with a certificate of completion. Please ensure you keep this certificate, as it serves as proof of your declaration and may be requested by AgriInvest at any time. Stark & Marsh clients are encouraged to save their certificates in their Client Portal.

Step 4 – Link AgriInvest Account

Once you create your My AAFC account, you will need to link your AgriInvest account, which requires you to enter your AgriInvest PIN. Once your account has been linked, you will be able to make your declaration.

Step 5 – Submit a Declaration

You can declare that you have an eligible and valid agri-environmental risk assessment in place for the program year in your My AAFC Account.

Please note that your Agri-Environmental Risk Assessment (AERA) form is valid until March 31st, 2028. This is the date you will use on your declaration. 

If you’re not a My AAFC Account user, go to My AAFC’s website to sign up. If you require any assistance with the online sign-up process, contact AAFC at 1-866-367-8506 or Madison Weinbender with Stark & Marsh at (306) 642-2242 or mweinbender@starkmarsh.com.

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