What You Need to Know About the AgriInvest 2025 Program Year Deadlines & Agri-Environmental Risk Assessment Requirements

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. You may have received notification in the mail of this requirement from AgriInvest.

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

The Agri-Environmental Risk Assessment requirement for AgriInvest is a two-step process

Step 1 – Pick one of the below risk assessments and complete it

Eligible Agri-Environmental Risk Assessments:

• Saskatchewan agri-environmental risk assessment – this is likely the one most common one to complete
• 4R designation for farmers
• Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (CRSB) Sustainable Beef Production Standard
• Certified Organic
• Environmental Farm Plan
• Nutrient Management Plans

Step 2 open a MyAAFC account and complete the declaration that you have completed one of the above risk assessments by the end of your 2025 fiscal year.

How and When to Declare Your Assessment
Starting mid-August 2024, you can declare that you have a valid agri-environmental risk assessment through your My AAFC Account. It must be valid during your 2025 fiscal year. Make sure to declare before making your matchable deposit to avoid delays in receiving contributions.

It’s crucial that we stay ahead of requirements like the agri-environmental risk assessment. If your farm’s average Allowable Net Sales (ANS) exceeds $1 million over the past three years, having this assessment in place is more than a compliance check—it’s an opportunity. It allows you to access valuable government matching contributions that can significantly impact your cash flow and sustainability efforts.

This assessment not only helps identify environmental risks but also supports long-term strategies to improve your farm’s efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance the value of your property. We recommend all eligible clients act now to ensure their assessment is valid for 2025, so they can avoid delays in receiving contributions. If you have questions, please reach out to your trusted Stark & Marsh Advisor.”

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