About Us

Learn more about Central Ontario FS
and the FS System

ANNOUNCEMENT: Giffen Grain Elevator Acquisition – Minesing, Ontario

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The FS System is made up of individual cooperative companies who are members of GROWMARK, Inc. and are licensed to use the FS Brand under membership agreements. The FS brand represents a standard of excellence for agricultural and energy-related products. It's the people who represent the FS brand that set it apart.

FS Member Companies are located in the Midwest and the northeastern United States and in Ontario, Canada. These local FS Member Companies provide farm and non-farm customers with fuels, lubricants, propane, plant nutrients, crop protection, seed, structures, equipment, and grain marketing assistance. FS System Teams deliver unmatched technical expertise and a genuine interest in partnering in our customers’ success. FS Crop Specialists act as trusted advisors in day-to-day farm operations. FS Energy Specialists offer reliable heating, fueling, and lubrication solutions to farm and non-farm customers.

FS Member Companies are part of the GROWMARK System. GROWMARK, Inc. is a regional agriculture cooperative serving customers in more than 40 states and Ontario, Canada. GROWMARK, Inc. strives to be the best agricultural cooperative system in North America. Employees across the FS System are always ready to do more to move operations forward and never stop asking, "What's next?"

We often get asked: "What does the FS stand for?"
The FS brand represents a standard of excellence for agricultural and energy-related products, services and solutions.

Central Ontario FS is here!

On September 1, 2024, we officially rebranded to Central Ontario FS. Rest assured, we are the same great team of folks that proudly provide quality agronomy, precision ag, energy, and grain marketing products, services & solutions in central Ontario as we have in the past. We have the same convenient locations, and we are still a retail division of GROWMARK, Inc.

We appreciate your continued support, thank you for your business, and look forward to serving you in the future.

Our History:

Central Ontario FS was founded on September 1, 2024, from two GROWMARK retail divisions: FS PARTNERS, specializing in agronomy and grain, and UPI Energy FS, focusing on energy products and services. Our skilled team provides leading-edge agronomic, precision ag, and energy products, services, and solutions to a diverse customer base. In addition, we continue to provide next-level grain marketing through our partnership with Great Lakes Grain. Membership is open to local farmer-producers throughout central and southwestern Ontario.

Our Mission:
To be the destination of choice for Agronomy, Energy and Grain business solutions in Central Ontario.

Our Vision:
To be the trusted, long-term leader in our business.