FARMER ID CARD

Exclusive Farmer Discounts and Benefits

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.

HOW TO GET A FARMER ID CARD

There are many ways that you can sign up - just pick the way that suits you the best!

Apply Online

NEW APPLICATION or RENEWAL

Apply or renew online and WIN! Each month we'll be drawing from the online applicants to win a $100 Visa gift card. Give the new online system a try!

Apply by Fax

Download the PDF application, then submit by email or fax.

ENGLISH or PUNJABI

Apply by Phone

Call 1.866.522.3447 (toll free) and we can walk through an application over the phone or send you a hard copy application by fax or mail.

CARD PRICING

Member rates are given to those farmers who have a valid membership to a BCAC member association. To view a list of BCAC members associations, click here.

CARD BENEFITS

The BC Farmer ID Card is a program specifically designed to offer farmers and ranchers exclusive benefits.

Already a cardholder? Sign in to your online account to access the exclusive codes and details for savings.

Offering	Value
The Co-Operators Farm Insurance	Save 5% on farm insurance and receive preferred rates on home insurance. CLICK HERE and enter your postal code to find an advisor in your area to learn more.
Mark’s Work Wearhouse	Receive a 10% discount on selected work wear apparel, gloves and footwear.
NEW FenceFast	Save 5% on all online purchases and receive automatic PST exemption on eligible items.
Chrysler Fleet Discount	Discounts of up to $14,500 depending on the make and model of vehicle.
Work n' Play Chilliwack	Cardholders receive a 15% discount off regular priced merchandise.
Car/Truck Rental	Reduced rates for car rentals with Alamo, National, and Enterprise. Discounts vary depending on season, availability and type of vehicle.
Annual WALI Fee Exemption	Exempt from $150 annual WALI fee.
Park'N Fly	Save at Park'N Fly locations across Canada - Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal, Edmonton, Ottawa, Halifax and Winnipeg.
Hotel Discounts	Brand Names – Best Western, Crowne Plaza, Days Inn, Fairmont, Hilton, Holiday Inn, Hyatt, Marriott, Radisson, Sheraton, Ritz-Carlton, Westin, Hertz, Budget, Avis, Enterprise, Alamo and many others Other Hotels include Boutiques, Resorts, Vacation Rentals, B&Bs and Extended Stay options; Choice Hotels Save 15% off the best available rates at Choice Comfort Inn, Quality Inn, Sleep Inn, Clarion, Rodeway Inn, Suburban, MainStay Suites and Ascend Hotels).
Collette (travel)	Save an extra $100 off per person.
Private Health Service Plan	A tax effective program for businesses to provide a wide range of health expenses tax-free to you and your employees and to allow your business to write-off the expenses.
Group Health and Dental Plan	Access to a low cost group health and dental insurance program for you, your employees and family members (stand-alone or complements your private health services plan).
Life Insurance	Group life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance program available to you, your family and your employees, with coverage up to $500,000 for each.
Alliance Annual Travel Plan Insurance	This comprehensive program provides worldwide emergency annual travel insurance up to $5.0 M coverage with no deductible for multiple trips throughout the year for up to 60-days per trip.
Succession Planning	Expert consultation and assistance in creating a customized and effective estate and succession plan.
Group Disability Insurance	Disability coverage for cardholders and employees from $1,000 to $3,000 per month.
Diagnosis Assistance and Medical Second Opinion Plan	MyCare Health Benefit Option (HBO) provides plan members with affordable and timely access to Mayo Clinic expertise for an initial diagnosis or second medical opinion.
MyCare Advantage Insurance	MyCare Advantage Insurance is available to MyCare HBO members to cover any treatments or procedures recommended through the HBO consult with Mayo Clinic specialists.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

If you still have questions, please contact us for more information.

1WHAT IS THE FARMER ID CARD?

The Farmer ID Card is specifically designed to offer farmers and ranchers exclusive benefits and convenience. It is the only card recognized by the provincial government as proof of qualified farm status. It is also accepted by many retailers for PST exemptions on specific farm purchases.

2WHO CAN PURCHASE THE CARD?

The card is available to all qualified B.C. farmers and ranchers as defined by BC Assessment. If you own or lease farm land in BC, you can apply for the card.

3IS THE REVENUE FROM THE CARD USED TO BENEFIT AGRICULTURE?

Yes. Revenue from the card is used to stabilize member association dues and improve services and programs offered by BCAC that benefit the farmers and their associations. By purchasing a card, you're supporting BCAC's work to grow B.C. into the most robust and sustainable agricultural province in Canada.

4WHERE CAN I GET MORE INFORMATION ON PST EXEMPTION FOR FARMERS?

Bulletin PST 101 - Farmers from the BC Ministry of Finance will help answer your questions about the provincial sales tax (PST) and how it applies to BC farmers. View it by clicking here.

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