Membership

Join / Renew Your Membership

Option 1: Fill out, submit and pay online.
Applications are filled out and submitted electronically and payments made securely through PayPal. Note: You do not need a PayPal account to use this service; a credit card is sufficient. You will receive a receipt from Megram within two business days. Note that the online application will NOT be submitted to the CAES until payment has been finalized through PayPal. If you prefer to pay by cheque, please choose Option 2 below.

Option 2: Download the form that applies to your province of residence and mail or fax it with payment.
British Columbia - [PDF]
Alberta/Manitoba/Saskatchewan/Quebec/Prince Edward Island/Territories - [PDF]
Ontario/New Brunswick/Newfoundland/Labrador - [PDF]
Nova Scotia - [PDF]

Please send your form and payment to: CAES Membership, 3-247 Barr Street, Renfrew, Ontario, K7V 1J6. Membership forms can also be emailed to or faxed to (613) 432-6840. Cheques should be provided in Canadian funds only, drawn on a Canadian bank and made payable to CAES.

Membership in the Society is open to individuals interested in agricultural and resource economic issues. CAES Membership is managed by Megram Consulting Services Ltd., an association management firm located in Renfrew, Ontario. Megram responds to all renewal and membership status queries by phone, fax or e-mail within 2 business days and is happy to assist you with any questions with respect to the status of your membership. Please direct all membership enquiries and address changes to: CAES Membership, 3-247 Barr St., Renfrew, Ontario K7V 1J6. Tel: 613-432-9491. Fax: 613-432-6840. Email: .

Membership can begin at any time and lasts for one full year from date of payment of fees. For example, if you join/renew in March 2010, your membership will end March 2011. Renewal notices are sent to members via email at 60, 30 and 14 days prior to your individual renewal deadline. A notice of expiry is sent when your membership has expired.

CAES Membership Types and Rates

Regular: $125 *
Regular membership is open to any individual interested in agricultural economics or a related field.

Senior: $65 *
Senior membership is open to those who are age 65 or older and retired.

Student: $65 *
Student membership is available for anyone currently pursuing a degree. Student members receive electronic access to the CJAE, but not printed copies.

* GST/HST is added to your fees upon payment (GST/HST registration number 10684 2156 RT0001).

Membership benefits include:

  • Networking opportunities through annual meetings and workshops and the CAES membership directory
  • Online access to the CJAE including online access to all back issues
  • Registration discount to Conferences, Workshops and the CAES Annual General Meeting
  • Recognition of professional contribution and excellence through annual awards
  • Communication with members through the CAES Newsletter, Listserv and Members-Only section
  • Shape the direction of the society through participation on the CAES executive council and various committees
  • Ability to support excellence in the profession by donating to the CAEFM Foundation

Important Notes

  • Members can receive a print subscription to the CJAE at no extra charge by indicating this in the appropriate section on the membership form or by contacting Meghan Howard at or Valerie Johnson at the .
  • Renewal notices will be sent from Meghan Howard () and will have the word (bulk) in the subject line.
  • If you sign up via the AAEA, please contact Valerie Johnson at the to inform us of your areas of interest/expertise, and, to indicate whether or not you would like to be included in the online membership directory.