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Farm Management Canada is passionate about farm business management and we invite you to join us in our commitment to developing and distributing leading-edge farm business management information and products to help facilitate successful farm
management.

The world of farm management is constantly changing. By working together, we’ll help ensure Canada remains competitive in the global marketplace.

Companies, associations and individuals across Canada are joining Farm Management Canada. Here’s your opportunity to be part of the team.

Membership with FMC allows you to stay connected to farm business management initiatives across Canada, and positions FMC to play a leading role in the growth and profitability of the industry.

Farm Management Canada focuses its efforts on keeping members informed of its activities to ensure the strategic direction, while identifying new and collaborative opportunities to improve programs and services to meet the changing demands of the industry.

Companies, associations and individuals across Canada are joining Farm Management Canada. Here’s your opportunity to be part of the team.

Membership with FMC allows you to stay connected to farm business management initiatives across Canada, and positions FMC to play a leading role in the growth and profitability of the industry.

Farm Management Canada focuses its efforts on keeping members informed of its activities to ensure the strategic direction, while identifying new and collaborative opportunities to improve programs and services to meet the changing demands of the industry.

To become a member, call us at 1-888-232-3262.

Membership Levels

Farmer	$50 per year (plus HST) 15% discount for 3 year membership
Member at Large	$50 per year (plus HST) 15% discount for 3 year membership
Association/Organization	$250 per year (plus HST) 15% discount for 3 year membership
Academic Institution
Corporation	$1000 per year (plus HST) 15% discount for 3 year membership

Farmer/Member at Large Membership Benefits

FMC is working to address the needs of farm business managers and aid advisors in helping farmers to achieve a more sustainable and efficient farm operation that makes sound management decisions.

Farmer/Member at Large Membership Benefits

Strategic Input

Voting rights within Farm Management Canada	All members receive basic voting rights within FMC allowing members to have their say on the direction of FMC initiatives.
Eligibility to serve on the Board of Directors	Members are able to serve on the BOD which allows an even bigger impact on the direction of FMC initiatives.
Recognition in the Annual Report	All members will be listed in FMC’s Annual Report which is distributed to members and other industry stakeholders. The Annual Report is also available on our website (old.fmc-gac.com) for general public viewing.
Participation in FMC-hosted events	As a member of FMC, you will be able to network with other members interested and knowledgeable in farm business management. Members will also have a chance to be invited to participate in FMC focus groups & advisory committees at FMC’s discretion.
Opportunity to be a content contributor for FMC	Members have the opportunity to contribute content for FMC’s use. This is a great chance to highlight your presentation skills or writing techniques. Members are encouraged to submit a proposal to present an Agriwebinar® or article they have written. FMC will circulate content as per their discretion and relevance to farm management.
Recognition in the next FMC Update Newsletter after joining	New members will be mentioned in the next FMC Update Newsletter (depending on time of membership and distribution of newsletter- recognition may be postponed to the following newsletter).

Exclusive Opportunities

Eligible to nominate a group or individual for the Wilson Loree Award	FMC seeks to honour individuals or groups who have made an extraordinary contribution to developing and promoting new and positive change in agricultural business management practices and expertise in Canada through the Wilson Loree award. You must be a member of FMC to nominate someone for this award.
Opportunity to provide product and service reviews to FMC	Members can submit product and service reviews at any time to FMC.

Special Member pricing for events hosted by FMC

Members will be offered a reduced rate at which to attend FMC events. Rates are determined on a per event basis.

Information Access

Receive the Annual Report

All members will receive FMC’s annual report either via postal mail or e-mail. This effectively summaries our year to keep our members informed on FMC happenings.

Regular information updates through automatic subscriptions to:

Farm Management Updates
Agriwebinar® Alert
Quarterly Members’ Newsletter

Farm Management Updates: Farm Management Updates connects you with the latest industry news and information from Farm Management Canada. Available via email.

Agriwebinar® Alert: Agriwebinar® Alert provides updates and announcements on upcoming webinars via email.

Quarterly Members’ Newsletter: Members receive a quarterly update on FMC’s projects, programs, and activities in the Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall.

Access to Agriwebinar®

An Agriwebinar® is a web-based conference bringing the expertise of today’s agricultural leaders to the comfort of your home or office.

“The organization promotes best practices in farm management to farmers and the agribusiness community. I belong because it provides an opportunity to access this leading information (e.g. webinars) in a very time efficient way.”

Association Membership

Be aligned with Farm Management Canada and our work to address the management information needs of Canadian farmers in a globally competitive environment.

“FMC has contributed to our organization’s success”

Association/Organization/Academic Institution Membership Benefits

In addition to the above individual benefits;

Strategic Input

Recognition on FMC’s official website	All association and corporate members are listed on our website displaying their commitment to farm business management.
Build a strong partnership with FMC to work collaboratively on industry initiatives	FMC aims to develop a working partnership with our members for further collaboration on industry initiatives.

Monetary Savings

Opportunity to promote your resources or events through FMC avenues	Members are encouraged to notify FMC about new resources, events, or articles they have written for possible promotion by FMC. Promotion will be discussed on a case-by-case basis.
Discount of 5% on hosting an Agriwebinar®	Members wishing to host a webinar will receive a discount of 5% of the cost of the Agriwebinar.

Information Access

Opportunity to receive FMC Event Kits	Members are encouraged to notify FMC about events they are hosting or attending with the possibility that FMC will supply an events kit. Event kit materials will be determined based on event details.
Opportunity for FMC presentations at your association’s events	Members should contact FMC if they wish to have a staff or director speak at their event. The possibility of a FMC speaker will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Travel and accommodations may need to be covered, but no speaking fee will be required.
Opportunity for content contribution in FMC member communiques	Members will be mentioned in member communiques based on relevance to business management and interest to our other members.

Corporate Membership

Declare the importance of farm business management to your clients through membership and partnership with Farm Management Canada.

“The networking between the organizations have been invaluable”

Corporate Membership Benefits

In addition to the above association benefits;

Strategic Input

News Release announcing your membership and partnership with FMC when you join	FMC will officially announce your dedication to farm business management and FMC by issuing a Press Release to be distributed through our membership channels and website.
Official announcement in the next Quarterly Members’ Newsletter when you join	In the next Quarterly Members’ Newsletter, your corporation will be highlighted whereas other new members will simply be listed.

Exclusive Opportunity

Eligible for an annual consultation with FMC staff or directors

Corporations are encouraged to request an annual consultation with FMC. FMC would be happy to meet with you annually and discuss furthering the partnership.

*FMC reserves the right to withhold any membership benefits at any time

All members are encouraged to contact FMC to explore further partnership opportunities. FMC thrives on an environment of collaboration and communication. We would love to hear from you.

Please contact us for more information by telephone 1-888-232-3262 or email info(at)old.fmc-gac.com.

This Membership Registration form is limited to groups and individuals located in Canada in the U.S. If you are located outside of Canada and the U.S., please call us at 1-888-232-3262 to create or renew your membership.

Become a Member

- Individual - 1 Year
- Individual - 3 Years
- Association - 1 Year
- Association - 3 Years
- Corporate - 1 Year
- Corporate - 3 Years
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Our members support our vision that Canadian farmers are admired for their ability to manage for success and help us to work towards our mission of providing leading edge resources to enable Canadian farmers to make sound management decisions.

Corporations

Academic Institutions

Provincial-Territorial Ministry Representatives

Alberta – Carmen Andrew
British Columbia – Trish Laugharne
Manitoba – Roy Arnott
New Brunswick – Sylvain Gadbois
Newfoundland and Labrador – Afton Madore
Northwest Territories – Andrew Cassidy
Nova Scotia – Jeff Wentzell
Prince Edward Island – Fred Vanderkloet
Quebec – Patrice Carle
Saskatchewan – Jaycee Peutert
Yukon – Brad Barton

Associations/Organizations

As an umbrella for farm business management, and the only national organization dedicated to the development and delivery of leading-edge resources, information and tools for farm business success, FMC uses a variety of mechanisms to meet the learning preferences and practices of Canada’s farmers, achieving over 500,000 touch points with industry stakeholders annually.

FMC’s programs and activities are made possible through support from our generous partners and participants. Here are just a few of the opportunities available to work with FMC.

CURRENT PARTNERS

Champions

Collaborators

Program Partners

Project Partners

Promotional Partners

As an umbrella for farm business management, and the only national organization dedicated to the development and delivery of leading-edge resources, information and tools for farm business success, FMC uses a variety of mechanisms to meet the learning preferences and practices of Canada’s farmers, achieving over 500,000 touch points with industry stakeholders annually.

Become a partner, today!

Contact Heather Watson at info(at)old.fmc-gac.com or call 613 237 9060 x31

With over 25 years dedicated to the development and delivery of resources, tools and learning events to increase the adoption of business management practices on Canada’s farms, FMC has the expertise and experience to support your needs.

We offer a number of ways to participate in positioning Canada’s farmers for success by promoting beneficial management practices. Please contact us directly for further discussion and to create a customized package that meets your needs.

Services FMC offers a wide variety of customizable services including:

Research and industry insights through studies, think tanks, consultations, surveys, focus groups and roundtable discussions
Learning and extension through conferences, webinars, and workshops
Professional speaking on best management practices, resources and programs available and challenges and opportunities ahead
Industry connections to management experts, information and events
Communications and marketing through email and social media

FMC’s vast network of industry stakeholders and turnkey process results in maximum participation with minimum headache. Equipped to coordinate industry events including venue booking, speaker selection, A/V and F&B, FMC can take the stress out of event management. Our Queen Bee, Heather Watson, is the go to authority on farm business management, able to guide producers, industry associations, private sector, government folk and students through best management practices and to the resources, advisors and skills development opportunities available, Heather is armed with knowledge, wit and an engaging delivery.

Pitch an idea!

If you have a project idea you would like to propose to FMC, we always welcome a discussion.

Ready to work with you, FMC prides itself on being in the know and connecting you with the expertise and insights to cultivate business excellence for your clients, members and team.

Products

FMC offers a wide variety of products available to your clients and members:

Publications

Over 20 publications on various management topics including business planning, financial record-keeping, farm transition/succession planning, risk assessment and management, marketing, and more!

Agricultural Excellence Conference

As the only national conference dedicated to farm business management excellence for Canada’s farmers and industry stakeholders young and old, consider showing your support by sponsoring AgEx, getting your message in front of our audience, or supporting your clients and members to attend and learn from experts while connecting with fellow farm management enthusiasts.

International Farm Management Congress

As the only international conference dedicated to farm business management excellence and welcoming farmers, advisors, academia and government, for all of Canada’s farmers, consider showing your support for your clients and members by sponsoring them to attend IFMA to learn from experts and connect with farm management enthusiasts from around the world.

Agriwebinar®

Help support bringing much-needed farm business management information and expertise to Canada’s farmers and industry stakeholders.

Awards and Scholarships

Help reward excellence through the Excellence Award for Ag Students, Wilson Loree Award and Bob Ross Memorial Scholarship.

Our goal is to keep Canada’s farms healthy for generations to come through business management excellence including farm business assessment, planning, implementation, monitoring and performance evaluation.

To learn more about these services, please contact us at info(at)old.fmc-gac.com or call 613 237 9060 x23.

Farm Management Canada periodically sends out emails to inform its members and other industry stakeholders about resources and initiatives in farm business management. You can sign up to receive Farm Management Updates, which will keep you up to date with all emails about farm business management initiatives, or you can sign up to receive notifications specifically regarding the Agriwebinar program. You can also sign up for both. Sign up below!

Become a Member

Membership Levels

Farmer/Member at Large Membership Benefits

Association Membership

Corporate Membership

Become a Member

Mailing Information

Corporations

Academic Institutions

Provincial-Territorial Ministry Representatives

Associations/Organizations

Become a Partner

Champions

Collaborators

Program Partners

Project Partners

Promotional Partners

With over 25 years dedicated to the development and delivery of resources, tools and learning events to increase the adoption of business management practices on Canada’s farms, FMC has the expertise and experience to support your needs.

Services FMC offers a wide variety of customizable services including:

Products

Publications

Agricultural Excellence Conference

International Farm Management Congress

Agriwebinar®

Awards and Scholarships

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