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.

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