Canadian Farm Builders Association

What Canadian Farm Builders Association does

The Canadian Farm Builders Association (CFBA) is a private, membership-based trade association founded in 1980 and headquartered in Guelph, Ontario. It serves the farm building construction industry by promoting structurally sufficient, environmentally sound, and efficient farm buildings through research, education, and practical applications, while encouraging high quality work and fair dealings toward farmers and the general public. Its core offerings include an annual awards program recognizing excellence across multiple farm building categories (dairy, swine, poultry, horse, storage, commercial/institutional, hobby/recreational), a searchable member directory connecting builders with suppliers and affiliates, educational resources covering Ontario Building Code and farm construction practices, an annual conference and AGM, and an active news portal covering construction, health & safety, agriculture, and industry developments. The association also distributes specialized resources on barn fire prevention co-developed with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA).

CFBA operates as a nonprofit trade association funded primarily through recurring annual membership fees from three member categories (builder members, supplier/merchant members, and affiliate members), supplemented by annual sponsorship tiers that have been maintained continuously from 2015 through 2026. Membership is acquired through industry networking, word-of-mouth referrals, and visibility at events, with prospective members joining directly via the website. The association advocates for the farm building industry through its core membership in the Council of Ontario Construction Associations (COCA), where it has board representation, and through participation on the Canadian Construction Association's General Contractors Advisory Council. It maintains a 11-50 employee operation with content licensing under Canadian privacy law (PIPEDA).

Name

Canadian Farm Builders Association

Legal name

Canadian Farm Builders Association

Website

https://cfba.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Canadian Farm Builders Association is a private, Ontario-based trade association founded in 1980 that serves farm builders, suppliers, and affiliates through membership services, an annual awards program, educational resources, code and safety guidance, and industry advocacy via COCA.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Association / Industry Membership Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Animal Production (115210)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Capital Projects & Farm Expansion Advisory (Feasibility, Site Planning, ROI) (AFACAJAN)

Keywords

• Farm building construction
• Industry association services
• Membership trade association
• Agricultural building standards
• Construction industry advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Guelph

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: CFBA generates revenue through annual membership fees from builder members, supplier/merchant members, and affiliate members. The association provides member benefits including access to industry resources, networking opportunities, educational programs, and advocacy services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Canadian Farm Builders Association is a membership-based trade association that promotes and advances the construction of structurally sufficient, environmentally sound, and efficient farm buildings. It delivers member services including an annual awards program, a searchable member directory, educational resources on building codes and safety, an annual conference, and a news publication covering construction, health & safety, and agriculture. Revenue is generated through annual membership fees from builder, supplier/merchant, and affiliate members.

Product overview

The Canadian Farm Builders Association (CFBA) is a member-driven industry association serving the farm building construction sector in Ontario. Rather than offering a unified software platform, CFBA provides a portfolio of member services including an annual awards program recognizing excellence across farm building categories (dairy, swine, poultry, horse, storage, commercial/institutional), a searchable member directory connecting builders with suppliers and affiliates, educational resources covering construction codes and environmental standards, an annual conference with guest speaker presentations, and a news portal covering construction, health & safety, and agriculture topics. The association also provides barn fire prevention resources and advocates for the farm building industry through its affiliation with the Council of Ontario Construction Associations (COCA).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CFBA Awards Program Annual awards program recognizing excellence in farm building construction across categories including dairy facilities, swine facilities, poultry facilities, horse facilities, storage buildings, commercial/institutional structures, and hobby/recreational buildings; available to CFBA member builders and project teams.
• CFBA Member Directory Searchable directory listing CFBA member companies across builder members, supplier/merchant members, and affiliate members; accessible to the public and used by farm owners and operators to find qualified builders.
• CFBA Resources & Education Educational resources including industry links, information articles, and educational materials covering farm building standards, construction codes, and environmental building practices; available through the CFBA website.
• CFBA Annual Conference & AGM Annual conference and Annual General Meeting event featuring guest speaker presentations, educational sessions, and networking opportunities for farm building industry professionals and CFBA members.
• Barn Fire Prevention Resources Information and downloadable guides on barn fire prevention developed in partnership with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA), covering electrical systems and risk reduction on farms.

Quantifiable outcome

• The complexity of farm buildings has increased exponentially, with modern farm buildings incorporating components that produce healthy livestock, save energy, and protect the environment.

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Maple ReindersminorOthers · 25 March 2026Adam Caldwell, lead drone pilot for Maple Reinders' virtual design and construction division, presented to CFBA members on March 25 about drone technology applications in farm building construction. Topics included pre-construction site mapping, progress tracking, volume calculations, and slope assessment.
• Council of Ontario Construction Associations (COCA)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerCFBA is a proud member of COCA, which serves as the voice of the construction industry at Queen's Park. This membership provides CFBA with advocacy representation and access to the broader Ontario construction network. CFBA's Gary van Bolderen has served on COCA's board and represents the association in government relations efforts.
• Canadian Construction Association (CCA)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCFBA member Gary van Bolderen serves on CCA's General Contractors Advisory Council, providing a link between farm building industry concerns and the national construction association. CFBA has participated in CCA's advocacy initiatives including COVID-19 response efforts.
• Ontario Building Officials AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJohn Lane from the Ontario Building Officials Association presented at the 2023 CFBA Conference on positive contractor/building official relations, supporting the association's mission to advance farm building standards.
• Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCFBA partners with OMAFRA on barn fire prevention resources, including a downloadable guide 'Reducing the Risk of Fire on your Farm'. The association works with the ministry on farm safety and building inspection matters.
• Wood Preservation CanadaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCFBA shares educational resources from Wood Preservation Canada including the 'Pressure Treated Structural Barn Posts - A Specifier's Guide' and Specification Guide for Non-Residential Pressure Treated Wood Products. Hosted a joint workshop on pressure treated wood products.
• Infrastructure Health and Safety Association (IHSA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCFBA shares IHSA resources on health and safety including the 2-Minute News publications, safety resources, and training materials. Brian Barron from the Ministry of Labour presented on agricultural wood truss erection safety at the 2023 CFBA Conference.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Canadian Federation of Agriculture: National umbrella for Canadian agricultural producer associations; CFBA's farm-building constituency intersects with CFA's farmer-members, making it an adjacent peer serving overlapping end-users.

Broad incumbents

• National Association of Home Builders: Major US trade association for residential builders and suppliers; comparable scale of membership, codes-and-standards advocacy, awards, and education programs adapted to the residential vertical.
• Associated Builders and Contractors: Large US construction trade association representing contractors and suppliers; comparable membership tiers, training, advocacy, and safety programming even though it operates south of the border.
• Council of Ontario Construction Associations: Ontario-wide construction industry council providing advocacy at Queen's Park; CFBA is a member of COCA, making it a parent-scope peer with overlapping government-relations and membership models.
• Canadian Construction Association: National umbrella trade association for the Canadian construction industry; CFBA already partners with CCA, and both operate advocacy and standards mandates across overlapping builder constituencies.

Emerging players

• Canadian Wood Council: National association representing wood products manufacturers; shares CFBA's interest in wood-frame farm building standards and has co-produced technical resources for the construction sector.
• Ontario Building Officials Association: Association of Ontario building officials; CFBA partners with OBOA on code education, giving both a shared standards-development and training focus relevant to farm building compliance.
• American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers: Professional society setting standards for agricultural structures, equipment, and systems; comparable in advancing codes, standards, and education for the farm building and equipment engineering community.

Direct peers

• Ontario Home Builders' Association: Provincial trade association representing residential and light commercial builders in Ontario; comparable builder-membership, advocacy, and education structure adapted to a different construction vertical.
• National Frame Building Association: US-based trade association for post-frame and farm building construction contractors; closely mirrors CFBA's builder-member, awards, and standards-advocacy model for agricultural and rural builders.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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