MEMBERSHIP
APPLICATION
I
hearby make application to become a Member of the Ontario Farm Fresh Marketing
Association.
My operation is known
as___________________________________________________
and
is located on_______________________________road ________km _________(direction) from
_____________________________________________________________________________(place)
Applicant's
Name: _____________________________________________________________________
Mailing
Address:_______________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
Postal Code_____________________
Street
Address: ________________________________________________________________________
(for courier delivery)
(Postal
Code -if different than above)
Tel:
(_______)__________________________Work
Fax:(_______)____________________________
Tel:
(_______)__________________________Home
E-Mail:_________________________________
Web
Site:__________________________________________________________________________
Approximate
Number of Months you are open:
______________________________________________
Expected
Opening Date:___________________________
Closing Date:__________________________
Hours
Open: __________________________________________________________________________
List
in order of importance:
Market
Specialty: ______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
P.Y.O.
Crops: _________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
Date:_____________________
Signature:__________________________________________________
Please
enclose cheque for annual membership fee: CA$ 129.00 + $7.74 GST = CA$136.74
*
All membership applications must have a signed code of ethics on the reverse
before membership will be accepted.
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A member agrees to accept the sign and any other Association identification
with the understanding that it is owned by the Association and may be
withdrawn if that member does not maintain the "Qualifications for
Membership". It is mutually
agreed by the Association and the member that this membership may be
terminated by non-payment of dues or fees, or by the action of the Board of
Directors. Any dues or fees will not be refunded.
Ontario Farm Fresh Marketing Association
As
a member of the Ontario Farm Fresh Marketing Association I do hearby agree to
uphold the Association's Code of Ethics:
Code of Ethics
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Grow substantial portion of commodities offered for sale
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Offer for sale only merchandise in best quality condition
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Present well-kept displays, plainly priced and described
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Sell an honest pack, well filled and meeting stated grade
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Use no false or deceptive statements
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Adhere to highest standards of honest advertising
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Build business volume on customer confidence
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Employ only neat, courteous and informed sales people
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Maintain clean, attractive market buildings and grounds
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Provide ample, safe parking facilities
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Observe all laws relating to roadside marketing
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Be an active member of the Ontario Farm Fresh Marketing Assoc.
______________________________
________________________________
Farm
Operation
Signature
Please
sign & return to:
OFFMA,
c/o Donna Cobbledick, 324 Lake St, Grimsby, ON L3M 1Z4
A list of all members of the Ontario Farm
Fresh Marketing Association is forwarded to the Inspection Branch of the Ontario
Ministry of Agriculture, Food & Rural Affairs, annually.