The Farmers’ Advocate Office (FAO) encourages all producers to know and understand how the Farm Implement and Dealership Act (the Act) protects their investment in farm equipment. This includes the availability of repair parts, warranty protections, remedies for breach of sale or lease agreements, and the opportunity to apply for compensation if an implement fails to perform as it should.
Importantly, these protections are only available when implements are purchased from dealers and distributors operating in Alberta and licensed by the FAO under the Act. See the provincially licensed dealers and distributors search page to find out if a company you are considering purchasing from has a valid licence. You can also review the FAO’s Farm implements webpage for more information on the Act and associated regulation.
The FAO also recently published a new Advisory 2026-1: The Bottom Line on Grey Market Machines, explaining that grey market machines are manufactured for use in market destinations outside of North America. They may be advertised as used or lightly used equipment and are often sold online, through auctions, or by private equipment dealers. The benefits of the Act may not be available to purchasers of this type of equipment. It is always best to know before you buy.