OFA has 3 different memberships: FBR, IFM and ASC:

FBR membership is for farm businesses who declare gross farm income of more than $7,000 for taxation purposes. To become an FBR member, you must first register your farm business. Visit Agricorp’s www.agricorp.com/fbr website for more information and to register online. This registration will provide you the opportunity to join OFA as an FBR member.

IFM membership is for practicing farmers and retired farmers still living on a farm. An IFM member is entitled to participate in county and provincial federation activities and hold OFA positions. IFM members are also eligible for the suite of group benefits available to Farm Business Registrant (FBR) members.

ASC membership is for non-farmers who support the principles, values and goals of the OFA. An ASC member is entitled to attend county and provincial federation activities, but cannot vote on leadership or hold OFA positions. ASC members are eligible to receive special discounts and promotions exclusive to OFA members, with the exception of the OFA Chrysler Fleet Discount Program, General Motors Fleet Vehicle Program and the Honda Canada program.

Visit Agricorp’s www.agricorp.com/fbr website for more information and to register online as a farm business. Once you have your number, let OFA know and we can set your IFM to inactive.

If you are new to farming and have not yet grossed $7,000 in farm income from the previous year, you will need to contact Agricorp at 1-888-247-4999 for the farm property tax rate application form for the start-up exemption.

If you have grossed more than $7,000 in farm income, please visit  Agricorp’s www.agricorp.com/fbr website for more information and to register online as a farm business.

If you own a single or multiple properties it is important to make sure all your property roll numbers are attached to your Farm Business Registration number for the farmland tax rate.

For more information, please refer to OFA’s farmland tax puzzle which includes information for new and beginning farmers. Click here to access the farmland tax puzzle fact sheet.

If you have a Farm Business Registration membership you will need to contact Agricorp as they hold the master data. If you have an Individual Farm Membership or an Associate Membership, please contact Member Relations at memberrelations@ofa.on.ca or call 1‑800‑668‑3276.

Contact Member Relations at memberrelations@ofa.on.ca or call 1‑800‑668‑3276.

Contact Member Relations at memberrelations@ofa.on.ca or call 1‑800‑668‑3276. In cases where the incorrect information has been printed on a Farm Business Registration membership, you may need to contact Agricorp.

OFA supports 51 county and regional federations for strong leadership and local representation across the province. If you’re interested in getting involved with your local county federation, find the Member Service Representative in your region and contact them about attending an upcoming meeting. Click here to find your local MSR.

If you would like to sign up for OFA’s e-newsletter to ensure you are always up-to-date with the latest news from OFA, please click here to fill out the subscriber form.

Stream 1

1. An OFA member (FBR or IFM) refers a business by submitting a Member Referral Form
2. The Form is reviewed by OFA staff
3. If approved, the business is contacted for an opportunity to submit a listing
4. The business fills out the Business Consent Form to submit a listing
5. The Form is reviewed to ensure it fits the Listing Approval Guidelines
6. If approved, the business is included in the Directory

Stream 2

1. An OFA member (FBR or IFM) contacts a business they wish to refer and provides the business with their contact information (including their Member Number)
2. The business fills out the Referral and Consent Form
3. The Form is reviewed to ensure it fits the Listing Approval Guidelines
4. If approved, the business is included in the Directory.

Note: OFA Benefit Program Partners do not require a Member Referral Form for inclusion in the Directory.

Only Farm Business Registration (FBR) and Individual Farm (IFM) members can refer a business to the Directory. Associates (ASC) cannot refer a business, but if they have a member refer their business, and fit the Listing Approval Guidelines, they can submit an application to be included in the Directory. OFA members must be active and in good standing to submit a referral. OFA staff cannot refer a farm inputs business.

No. However, if your business fits the Listing Approval Guidelines, another OFA member can refer you by submitting a Member Referral Form.

Yes. Please see the Listing Approval Guidelines for the criteria.

Yes, if an OFA member refers your business and it fits the Listing Approval Guidelines.

No, it must be considered a farm inputs business. See the Directory homepage for a list.

No. On the Member Referral Form, you can continue to click “Add Another Referral” to submit multiple referrals. You may also submit multiple referral forms.

No. At this time, only businesses with an address in Ontario are able to be included in the Directory.

No, however, this Directory will only be useful to OFA members if there are member referrals. By referring a business, you support your local businesses, as well as contribute to a useful resource for your fellow OFA members.

No, the Directory is a free service.

The listing will remain in the Directory until, with a valid reason:

1. The business requests to have their business removed;
2. The OFA member who referred the business requests it be removed, with a valid reason;
3. Three OFA members, within a three-month period, request for it to be removed, with valid reasons;
4. Other, as determined by OFA staff.

To request a business listing be removed, you must fill out the Request for Removal Form.

Businesses will be emailed annually with a chance to revise or remove their current listing.

• Consistent dissatisfaction with the products or services;
• Business does not supply farm inputs (products or services);
• Business no longer exists;
• Other, as determined by OFA staff.

You can email any changes to farminputs@ofa.on.ca.

You will be contacted annually with an opportunity to update your contact information. If the business no longer exists, please fill out the Request for Removal Form.

You will be permitted to apply minor errors and changes (e.g. phone, email) only. Fundamental business information, such as business name, will be reviewed by OFA staff. Significant changes to a business listing may require a new Member Referral Form.