Sharecost Program

About the Program

The Beef Farmers of Ontario (BFO) Sharecost Program provides an opportunity for BFO county and district associations to partner with BFO to share resources, peoplepower and funding to expand the outreach of EDUCATION and PROMOTION of beef within local communities across the province.

Eligibility

Each year, BFO’s local associations are encouraged to submit an application for their producer and consumer educational initiatives and local food bank donations coordinated within their local region to receive 80 per cent funding. BFO will contribute a maximum of $2,500 for consumer engagement initiatives, $2,500 for producer engagement initiatives, and $1,000 for food bank donations for a total maximum reimbursement of $6,000.  As a reminder, the appropriate documentation MUST be provided to access financial support through this program.

Producer Initiatives

Examples of accepted producer promotion/education initiatives:

• Bus trips, farm tours, pasture tours
• Animal health workshops, courses
• Guest speakers
• Sponsorship of local 4-H clubs
• Support for beef shows at fall fairs
• Scholarships/bursaries
• Displays at farm shows
• Sponsorship of producer events
• New product demonstrations
• Newsletters
• Educational resources
• Advertising of producer events & meetings
• Governance Training

Consumer Initiatives

Examples of accepted consumer promotion/education initiatives:

• Agricultural awareness events
• Displays at fall fairs
• Participation in community parades
• Social media development, contests
• Banners, brochures, website development
• Local beef promotions
• Cooking demonstrations/classes
• Radio/print/billboard promotions
• School visits
• Community fundraisers

FOOD BANK Initiatives

Examples of accepted food bank expenses:

• Invoice from a producer for the cost of the animal/beef products
• Cut, wrap and processing fees from a processor (beef only)
• Invoice from a processor for the cost of the beef products
• Direct financial donation to a food bank to be used for the purchase/sourcing of beef
• Surplus beef from an event donated to a food bank

More Information

For more information contact BFO's Communications department or Accountant at 1.866.370.2333.