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.  

* 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the sign and any other Association identification with the understanding that it is owned by the Association and may be withdrawn if that member does not maintain the "Qualifications for Membership".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

 

*  Grow substantial portion of commodities offered for sale

*  Offer for sale only merchandise in best quality condition

*    Present well-kept displays, plainly priced and described

*  Sell an honest pack, well filled and meeting stated grade

*  Use no false or deceptive statements

*  Adhere to highest standards of honest advertising

*  Build business volume on customer confidence

*    Employ only neat, courteous and informed sales people

*    Maintain clean, attractive market buildings and grounds

*    Provide ample, safe parking facilities

*    Observe all laws relating to roadside marketing

*  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.

 

Membership in this association may be withdrawn if these qualifications for membership are not maintained.