Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: GCL0408 | Last Modified: 09 Jun 2020 | Last Full Update: 09 Jun 2020 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | CFFO |
| Office Phone | 519-837-1620 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-855-800-0306 |
| Website | www.christianfarmers.org |
| Primary Contact | Frances Pitkin, Office Manager; Email: cffomail@christianfarmers.org |
| Alternate Contact | Marie Versteeg, Communications Manager, Board Services Manager; Email: marie@christianfarmers.org |
| Primary Executive | Ed Scharringa, President; Email: president@christianfarmers.org |
| Description (Site) | Mailing address only |
| Located In Community | Guelph |
| Mailing Address | 642 Woolwich St Guelph, ON N1H 3Y2 |
| Physical Access | Not Applicable |
| Description & Services | |
| Description (Agency) | Professional organization for family farm entrepreneurs. |
| Description (Service) | Offers support for members as producers, marketers and citizens. * reflects Christian faith of members through public policy advocacy * encompasses all farm commodities * development of entrepreneurial and community leadership abilities * promotion of family enterprise, resource stewardship, rural community economic development |
| Hours | Mon-Thu 8:30 am-4:30 pm * Fri 8:30 am-3:30 pm Provincial council meetings - three times per year * commodity meetings - four times per year * seminar on current topics held once per year |
| Areas Served | Ontario |
| Eligibility | Ages: 16 year(s) and up Membership open to all who are in agreement with the basis and purpose of the Federation. Farms that gross more than $7,000 per year must register through AGRICORP's Farm Business Registration Program * individual memberships available for farms that earn less than this amount |
| Application | Register through AGRICORP at Farm Business Registration, or contact CFFO. CFFO membership can be used to claim RST exemption on farm-related goods |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Membership |
| Other Details | |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Print Material | Newsletters, Special Reports, Pamphlets, Annual Reports, Service Directories, Policy Statements |
| Subjects | |
| Service Categories | Farm Associations ~ Faith Based Organizational Perspective |
