Patronage: A Co-operative Benefit
At UFA, being part of a co-operative means you share in our success. When you become a member for just $5, you're not only joining a community built on trust and shared values - you're becoming an owner.
Every year, when UFA does well, our members do too. We return a portion of our annual earnings to members through patronage dividends, based on their eligable purchases throughout the year. It's one of the ways we give back to those who keep this co-operative strong.
Rooted in the same values that guide everything we do - performance, integrity, collaboration, progressive thinking, accountability, agility, and respect - patronage is more than a payout. It's proof that when we work together, we all move forward.
**Exclusions include: Fuel, select Micro Technologies Feedlot Solutions products, select petroleum products, crop nutrition, and leased purchases.
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UFA is proudly owned by over 110,000+ members across Western Canada. As a co-operative you can become a member and enjoy many benefits of membership.
Membership is open to any individual, co-operative association, or partnership and corporations carrying on the business of farming or ranching. And, it's easy to become a member and start getting the benefits of being part of our co-operative.
You can easily apply for your membership online by clicking below.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Patronage?
Patronage is the Members' share of UFA's earnings. As a co-operative, we give back to our members through patronage refunds. When you buy fuel, supplies, or fertilizer through UFA, you're not just doing business - you're helping your co-op grow. And when we do well, you do too.
Patronage is the Members' share of UFA's earnings.
UFA members who have purchased a $5 member share are eligible to earn a Patronage dividend based on their purchases.
At the annual general meeting or a special meeting of the assembly, the board of directors and member-elected delegates may declare a Patronage dividend.
Patronage is paid based on member purchases in the previous year. After a Patronage dividend is declared at the AGM, payment is issued in April. 40% of Patronage dividends are paid to members in cash. The rest is issued as member share equity. Member share equity represents the member's ownership in the co-operative. Statement of Equity and Patronage Dividend Statements are available through myUFA. Members are also encouraged to sign up for direct deposit.
There is no limit on how much you can earn. And, once a member has earned $30,000 worth of member share equity, 100% of subsequent Patronage is paid in cash.
Visit myUFA to sign-in or register for online benefits including:
- Email notification when your statement is ready;
- View account balances and payment history;
- View and print detailed purchase reports, invoices and statements;
- View your Statement of Equity, Patronage Dividend Statement and investments;
- Link multiple accounts and share account information; and
- Update your account details and contact information.
What is Equity?
Member equity refers to the investment you have made in UFA. This investment is made up of membership shares, and investment shares that you have earned through your purchases. When patronage is declared, 40% is allocated to cash and 60% is allocated to member shares. Member share equity represents member's ownership in the co-operative and is used to finance the business.
Members who earned investment shares prior to 2020 earn interest equal to the bank prime rate less 0.5 percentage points. Investment share equity can be redeemed at any time.
Members can withdraw member share equity when they meet one of the following criteria
- Moving out of UFA's trading area;
- Reaching age 70;
- Winding down your corporation or individual operation;
- The farm or ranch corporate principals all reach the age of 70;
- Bankruptcy; or
- Upon death, the equity is then paid to the member's estate.
Once a member has earned $30,000 worth of member share Equity, 100 percent of subsequent Patronage is paid in cash.
- Forms to withdraw Equity are available online at myUFA.
- Members can email Customer.Support@UFA.com or call UFA's customer support team at 1 (877) 258-4500 to request a withdrawal and get questions answered.
Members can access and manage all of their account information and access forms online.
Visit myUFA to sign-in or register for online benefits including:
- Email notification when your statement is ready;
- View account balances and payment history;
- View and print detailed purchase reports, invoices and statements;
- View your Statement of Equity, Patronage Dividend Statement and investments;
- Link multiple accounts and share account information; and
- Update your account details and contact information.
Patronage Promise
2026 Payout for 2025 Purchases*
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Primary account owners can:
- Track your current Patronage & Equity earnings
- Access personalized fuel pricing
- Browse all locations and get directions
- Get location details quickly
- View a summary of recent fuel transactions and details
TERMS & CONDITIONS
To qualify for Patronage on 2025 purchases paid out in 2026, a minimum combined purchase of $5,000 across all categories is required, subject to UFA Board approval and ratification by the Assembly; exclusions include fuel, canola seed, select Micro Technologies Feedlot Solutions products, select petroleum products, bulk fertilizer (excluding micronutrients), and leased purchases. UFA By-laws