And on that farm, you had insurance!

A checklist using Infographic illustrations to highlight key coverages and tips for farm insurance in Western Canada. Includes images of barns, tractors, harvesters, hobby farms, bees, silos, crops, and livestock.

Farm property:

  • Make sure your home, barns, shops, and outbuildings are good to go.
  • Protect against risks like fire, storm damage, theft, and vandalism.
  • Include coverage for fencing, corrals, and other essential structures.
  • Don’t forget liability coverage if visitors or workers are on your land.

Farm equipment:

  • Make sure tractors, combines, sprayers, and other machinery are covered for loss or damage.
  • Protect against fire, collision, overturning, and theft—whether on your land or in transit.
  • Look for breakdown or loss-of-use coverage to help keep your operation running.
  • Don’t forget seasonal use—policies can be tailored for how and when you use your gear.

Production:

  • Make sure your crops or herds are covered in case of fire or weather events.
  • Protect your income with production loss or revenue-based coverage.
  • Don’t forget transit coverage if you move crops or animals offsite.

Hobby farms:

  • Make sure your home and outbuildings are covered—even if you're not a full-time farmer.
  • Protect small-scale livestock, gardens, or equipment from fire, theft, and weather.
  • Liability coverage is still important—even if your farm isn’t a business.
  • Don’t forget coverage for farmers' markets or small-scale product sales, if applicable.

Beekeeping insurance:

  • Make sure your hives, bees, and equipment are covered for fire, theft, and weather loss.
  • Protect against loss of income due to hive collapse or environmental damage.
  • Check for liability coverage—especially if you sell honey or offer pollination services.
  • Don’t forget transit coverage if you move hives seasonally or rent them to orchards.