About Farmer ID Card
Pssst....there's an easier way to prove farm status! Flash your Farmer ID Card* to access coloured fuel, farmer only tax benefits, insurance and travel discounts and exclusive offers from businesses that want your business. The BCAC Farmer ID Card* is government recognized and only available through the BC Agriculture Council.
Join Our Community When you become a Farmer ID Card holder you become part of our community. Farmer ID Card holders receive important industry alerts, news clippings and exclusive invitations direct from the BC Agriculture Council. Sales from the Farmer ID Card program are used by the BC Agriculture Council (BCAC) to continually improve the social, economic and environmental sustainability of BC agriculture. Learn more about BCAC.
How to Get a Farmer ID Card:
Download & complete this PDF application, then e-mail it to us at info@bcac.bc.ca
OR sign up online!
Questions? Phone us toll free at 1.866.522.3447
* eligibility determined by valid BC assessment indicating farm status
By becoming a member, you’ll receive:
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Access to valuable information and resources to improve your business |
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Great discounts on a variety of products and services to enhance your lifestyle |
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Proof of bona fide farmer status |
Card Pricing (in Canadian Dollars)
*View list of current BCAC member organizations.
Farmer ID Card Benefits
The BCAC Farmer ID Card* is a program specifically designed to offer farmers and ranchers exclusive benefits.
Private Health Services Plan (PHSP)
A tax effective program for BCAC members to provide a wide range of health benefits tax-free to farm owners and farm employees AND to allow your business to write off these expenses. (No medical questions or age restrictions) |
Escape Travel Plan
Competitive rates for per trip coverage including emergency health, cancellation, interruption and baggage. |
Health, Travel & Dental Insurance
Access to a flexible low cost group insurance program for you, your employees and family members including travel for 60 days! (stand-alone or can complement your PHSP) |
Farm Estate and Succession Planning
Expert consultation and assistance in creating a customized and effective estate and succession plan. |
Group Disability Insurance
Access to a group disability program. |
Car and Truck Rental
Preferred pricing through Enterprise for online bookings, National Car Rental for online, phone and drop-in bookings and Alamo Rent a Car. |
Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
Group Life and AD&D insurance program available to you, your family and your employees with coverage up to $500,000. No medical questions for AD&D! |
Long Distance Savings Program
Reduce your long distance costs to 3.5¢/min or 2.5¢ with the family and friends plan. |
Travel and Catastrophic Health STOP LOSS Program
Available as an insurance rider to the PHSP and provides 60 day travel insurance and insures for catastrophic health expenses! |
Mark’s Card
Receive 10% discount on selected work apparel, gloves and footwear. If you don't have your Farmer ID Card with you, download a single-use coupon from the secure Farmer ID cardholder site. |
Chrysler Fleet Discounts
BCAC has partnered with Chrysler Canada to provide exclusive savings off the purchase of a new Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, RAM or Jeep vehicle. Simply provide your local Chrysler dealership with your BCAC Farmer ID Card, GST # and BCAC Fleet Administration #. No negotiating, no hassle (while quantities last). |
Finning/Caterpillar Discounts
BCAC has partnered with Finning Canada to offer discounts on qualifying Cat machinery. Simply present your Farmer ID Card to receive savings. Find savings eligible below in "More Info" link. |
Benefit of joining the Farmers of North America (FNA):
With the Farmer ID Card you are eligible to receive a discount of a Farmers of North America membership and get significant value on products and services such as heavy equipment purchases, crop protection, parts, tires, and preferred suppliers.
- One year membership ($625), instant discount of $300 resulting in a first year net membership fee of $325 plus tax.
- Three year term ($1675), instant discount of $700 leaving a net first time 3 year membership fee of $975 plus tax.
- Five year term ($2,625), instant discount of $1300 leaving a net first time 5 year membership fee of $1325 plus tax.
- With the first renewal, receive a 20% loyalty discount.
Find out more at fna.ca