Become A Member
Join the Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario (CFFO) and show your support for an organization that advocates for farmers, champions agricultural policies, and fosters a community of faith-driven farm families.
There are multiple ways to become a member of the CFFO:
Are you a Farmer in Ontario?
1) FARMERS: Direct Your Farm Business Registration to CFFO
CFFO is an Accredited Farm Organization in Ontario. When registering your Farm Business Registration (FBR) with Agricorp, you have the option to select CFFO as your organization of choice. By doing so, you directly support our advocacy efforts, member programs, and initiatives that benefit Ontario farmers.
Do You Want the Benefits of a CFFO Membership, but not a Farmer?
2) Personal Membership
If you do not qualify for farmer status under Agricorp’s rules, you can still support CFFO through a personal membership. This membership provides all the benefits of being a CFFO member—including access to exclusive discounts and events—but does apply toward the Farm Property Class Tax Rate Program with Agricorp.
Does your commodity organization or business want to support the CFFO?
3) Commodity & Agricultural Organization Membership
Commodity groups and agricultural organizations can also partner with CFFO by signing up for membership. This membership option is ideal for industry organizations looking to engage with policy discussions, advocacy efforts, and networking opportunities with Ontario’s farming community.
Becoming a Commodity or Agricultural Organization Member of CFFO strengthens the collective voice of Ontario agriculture and ensures your organization is connected with the issues that matter most to farmers.
Scholarships
We believe in supporting the future leaders of Ontario agriculture. That's why the CFFO and our District Christian Farmers Associations award over $20,000 in scholarships annually.
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The CFFO awards up to $10,000 in scholarships annually to youth studying agriculture and agri-business. Children and grandchildren of CFFO Members can apply to receive one of four $2,500 scholarships.
Applications Open:
April 1 2026Deadline to Apply: May 31, 2026
Applicant Qualifications:
The scholarship is open to qualifying applicants who (1) are secondary school graduates, (2) have parents or grandparents who are CFFO members, and (3) are registered for full-time studies in an agriculture-related program in Ontario* for the upcoming academic year during which they apply.
*Some out-of-province exceptions may be considered.Application Procedure:
Applicants must provide the following documentation to the CFFO head office by May 31, 2026, to be eligible for this scholarship:
1A completed CFFO Federation Scholarship Application Form (available here).
An official transcript.
Proof of full-time registration in an agriculture-related post-secondary course of study for the 2026/2027 academic year.
A 500-word essay OR a 3-5 minute video* detailing why they are pursuing education in an agriculture-related career and how their faith informs their understanding of farming (or the agri-food related profession they plan to enter).
*Video must be posted publicly on YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter, and the link must be included in the CFFO Federation Scholarship Application Form. Please do not email video as an attachment.
These documents may be submitted via email to charlotte@christianfarmers.org with the subject heading “CFFO Federation Scholarship Application” or via mail, postmarked no later than May 31, 2026 to Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario, 274620, 27th Line, Ingersoll Ont, N5C 3J6
Applications will be assessed by a select committee of CFFO Staff. Scholarship recipients will be notified in June 2026, and awarded at their local District Summer Picnic. Part or all of each recipient's essay or video may be shared on CFFO's social media, and recipients will be featured in the Fall/Winter edition of The Steward.
For more information, please contact Charlotte at charlotte@christianfarmers.org
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Several District Christian Farmers Associations offer scholarships to the children of members in their districts. Please note: Not all districts follow county lines. If you’re not sure which district your family belongs to, contact us.
Please also note, each district decides how much they give and to how many. Each area is different
Intake for 2026 District Scholarships is open now.
Submissions for all districts will close June 30, 2026Chatham-Kent-Essex - $1000 - email Michael @ mddodman@gmail.com
Dufferin-Wellington - $1000 - email Paul @ chickenboy33@yahoo.ca
East Central - $3000 - to be decided by the board - email Frank @ hoftyzerfj@nexicom.net
Elgin - 3 x $500 -email Caleb @ caleb_dekraker@hotmail.com
Lambton - $2000 - to be decided by the board - email Janette @ dickjanette@gmail.com
Quinte 2x $500 - email Brenda @ bschamehorn@gmail.com
Rainy River 1X $500 - email Kim @ kimwade@vianet.ca
Central Ontario 1x $1000 email Shelly @ info@wingandprayerfarm.ca
St. Lawrence-Ottawa Valley $1000 for one lucky winner - email Brian @ brianlisvandenberg@gmail.com
Wellington 2 x $1000 - email Martin @ mbvanzandwyk@gmail.com
Grey-Bruce 1 x $500 -email Jan @ jan_antuma@hotmail.com
Download the information package for further details
Deadline - June 30, 2026DOWNLOAD District information
Christian Farmers Wellness Program
The National Farmer Mental Health Alliance (NFMHA) provides training, education, and resources to improve access to agriculture-informed mental health services.
As psychotherapists with lived ag experience, we understand the unique stresses and challenges that farmers and farm families face. We’ve partnered with the CFFO to offer services that reflect your faith and farm-based values and needs, including:
- Engaging and informative webinars, such as ‘Building Faith and Resilience’, ‘Coping with Stress’, and ‘Protecting your Farm’s Greatest Asset”. Presented on Zoom, you can attend these workshops anonymously from home, the field, or the barn. -Mental health articles in The Steward. - Posts on CFFO social media.
Visit www.nfmha.ca to connect with an agriculture-informed therapist and for further mental health resources.
CFFO Wellness Webinars
This informative webinar series is led by a trained psychotherapist who is also a Christian and a farmer. Topics are designed to help improve mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being for farmers and farm families.
Thank you to our partner, the National Farmer Mental Health Alliance.