Membership pays

 

Membership with Hensall Co-op is open to any individual, partnership or farming corporation and can benefit from the knowledge, experience and services Hensall Co-op has to offer. We are one of Canada's leading agri-business companies with a membership of over 6,000 strong. We put our mark on the agri-business community 80 years ago and we continue to grow thanks to our members and their passion for the industry.      Membership   For only $50 you can become a lifetime member.        Investments   Our attractive rates offer a way to invest in our communities.       Patronage   Earn patronage on most of your Co-op transactions.               SEED   Our winter  seminar series for members only.

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1. Become a Member ...

The process is easy. First, complete your application. Links to the application forms are provided on this page under the quick links. Submit your application along with your $50.00 non-refundable lifetime membership application fee which covers our administration costs. Every membership application is reviewed by our Board of Directors in the month following the application date. Once approved by the Board of Directors, you will receive a letter of welcome to Hensall Co-op.

 

 

2. We grow your investments ...

As an investment Co-op, we offer our members the opportunity to invest in our Co-op through various programs. Attractive rates are just one reason to invest. By investing in Hensall Co-op, you are investing in agriculture in Canada and our rural communities.

 

 

 

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3. Choosing us pays dividends ...

We will earn your business by adding value to your farming operations.  You will also have the opportunity to earn patronage on most of your transactions with our Co-op.

 

Subject to earnings, the Board of Directors declares patronage dividends annually. The dividends are declared on members’ eligible businesses. These are generally reinvested in the Co-op in patronage loan accounts under the members’ names and are paid out over time.      This means Patronage of 1% pays**: 40 cents per bag of edible beans delivered to our elevators $3 to $4 per tonne of feed delivered from our feed mills 4 to 6 cents a bushel on wheat and corn delivered to our elevators 12 to 15 cents per bag of IP soybeans and crushers Up to 1 cent per litre of diesel or gasoline purchased from us   **Based on 2018 market values for commodities

 

 

4. SEED

 

Our member information initiative is called the SEED series. SEED is an acronym for Success, Enrichment and Economic Development. This series provides the information you need to succeed in your farming operations by strengthening your bottom line and growing your asset base.

 

SEED Presentations

 

 

Questions? 

To find out more about becoming a member or investing in Hensall Co-op as a Member-Owner, contact our Membership Services and Credit Manager Sylvie Atwell at 519-262-3511 ext 262, Toll Free: 1-800-947-8816 ext 262 or satwell@hdc.on.ca