Invest in the company you own

AGRIS Co-op is locally owned by area farmers, locally managed and provides locally based service. But to the financial advantage of our owners, AGRIS is part of the largest buying group in North America.

No competitor buys products at a lower cost than AGRIS. It is our purchasing power that allows us to provide products and services at competitive local market prices while reinvesting in our business and providing a return on our farmer-owners investment.

Experienced staff focuses on the farmer, not the sale

Our staff is specifically trained and experienced to deal with farming opportunities and challenges in southwestern Ontario.

We are leaders who bring advanced agronomy technology and solutions to our customers. Bringing you what’s next isn’t just a tagline; it’s our promise.

Ownership in Great Lakes Grain

Great Lakes Grain is a grain marketing partnership between AGRIS, GROWMARK (including FS PARTNERS, a division of GROWMARK) and Embrun Co-op. Great Lakes Grain is one of the largest operators of Ontario country elevators and serves farmers from Windsor through to Ottawa and north to Georgian Bay.

How is AGRIS Co-operative different from other farm suppliers?

AGRIS is a farm supply, energy, and grain merchandising business, locally owned by its farmer-owners. Each owner has one vote and shares equal influence with other owners.

The owners are responsible for electing a local board of directors, which establishes the co-op’s policies. The daily operation of the business is under the direction and supervision of the General Manager, who answers to the Board of Directors.

Any earnings or savings realized by AGRIS, after paying the cost of goods and operating expenses, are either re-invested in the business or declared as Patronage dividends to its members based on their support (patronage) of the business. The Board of Directors makes this decision.

Why become an Owner of AGRIS?

Our profits are your profits

AGRIS Co-operative is owned and controlled by its farmer-owners. Any profit is either reinvested in the company to offer newer and better services and products or, when declared by the Board, shared with owners through Patronage dividends.

AGRIS has proudly served its farmer-owners for over one hundred years and continues to evolve through innovation, leadership and foresight. We are solidly focused on the future and the next 100 years.

One Owner = One Vote

As a farmer-owner, you are a shareholder and have a voice in how your supplier operates and services your long-term needs. You are invited to the Annual Meeting, where you can raise issues for discussion.

You can join the Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors is made up of local farmers. Each board member is elected to a 3-year term. Owners are encouraged to nominate new people as potential board members. Voting takes place at the Annual Meeting in January.

AGRIS means service excellence

AGRIS Co-operative is a strong, leading competitor in the agricultural and energy marketplace of Southwestern Ontario.

AGRIS provides our owners with service excellence at every interaction, and works tirelessly to be your supplier of choice.

AGRIS is part owner of the GROWMARK system and an FS Member Co-operative.

Benefits of Ownership

• Local ownership
• Democratic control
• Investment opportunities at competitive rates
• Patronage based on profits

Purchase of ownership shares $1,000

Download an ownership application form (PDF)