The Association of Canadian Custom Harvesters Inc. was initially formed on April 28, 1983, to deal with specific and immediate immigration issues.  It has become an expert on the H-2 program and has successfully guaranteed future access to the United States market through the Canada-U.S. Free Trade Act and NAFTA. However, ACCHI quickly evolved to do much more.

Our purpose has been to promote Custom Harvesting at all opportunities.  ACCHI promotes and improves communication and understanding with farmers, the public, equipment dealers, manufacturers, and all levels of government. We actively inform members of issues affecting their business and act on their behalf organizationally.

ACCHI has proven to be an excellent forum for working with major equipment manufacturers.  It has established itself as the go-to for insurance, workers compensation, training programs, highway transportation issues and communication with our American counterpart, the U.S. Custom Harvesters Inc. ACCHI remains a clearing house for information, forms, and procedures for dealing with Immigration and Customs. The Association awards scholarships annually to young students pursuing post-secondary education. Our annual conventions bring together harvesters, industry representatives, and government representatives from both the U.S. and Canada to work towards improving the business of Custom Harvesting.

We promote the Custom Harvesting Industry which includes, Silage, Swathing, Harvesting, and Baling.