Exclusive Banking Offering for CFFO Members

Feb 28, 2025

We’re excited to share that, effective today, Kindred will offer banking benefits for members of the Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario (CFFO) who choose to bank with Kindred.

CFFO is an Accredited Farm Organization representing the interests of over 4,000 farm families in Ontario who are called to the vocation of farming. CFFO policy promotes economically, socially, and environmentally sustainable farming, advocating that farmers receive fair return for their production and stewardship efforts.

New and existing Kindred members who have a membership with CFFO can benefit from an exclusive banking offering, including:

Reduced fees for select business chequing plans;
Preferred rates on standard GIC term deposits; and
Preferred pricing for loans and lines of credit.

At Kindred, they understand farmers. With 60 years of agricultural and commercial banking experience, they’re here to help. To learn more about this offering for CFFO members visit a local Kindred branch, or kindredcu.com/cffo.

Video: Independent Seed, National Impact | On The Brink: Episode 9

A survey of 200 independent seed businesses reveals what Canada's seed sector actually contributes — and what it stands to lose.

On the Brink, Justin Funk, a third-generation agri-marketer, shares the findings of a national survey conducted in early 2026. The numbers reframe the conversation: independent seed companies in Canada represent upwards of $1.7 billion in dedicated seed infrastructure, approximately 3,000 full-time equivalent jobs in rural communities, and an estimated $20 million in annual community contributions. And roughly 90% of Canada's cereals, pulses, and other small pollinated crops flow through them.

The survey also asked how dependent these businesses are on public plant breeding to survive. The answer was unambiguous. For policymakers evaluating the future of publicly funded breeding programs, Funk argues the economic case for this sector and the case for public plant breeding are the same argument.

On the Brink is a cross-country video series exploring the future of plant breeding in Canada. Each episode features voices from across the industry in an open, ongoing conversation about innovation and long-term investment in Canadian agriculture.