When you become a member, you join a movement of eaters, farmers, activists, educators, businesses, and families who—like you—believe that a better food and farming system is possible.
In addition to the profound satisfaction of supporting local, organic agriculture in Vermont, NOFA-VT membership comes with lots of benefits for you to enjoy.
#1) Support organic farmers & the Vermont working landscapeWe provide services to farmers ranging from technical assistance to business planning, new farmer training, cohorts to build networks, and educational opportunities for farmers at all stages of their business development
#2) Promote climate friendly farming practices to build an ecologically thriving worldWe promote organic farming practices that work with natural systems, build healthy soils, and protect biodiversity—all keys to reversing the harmful impacts of climate change.
#3) Raise your voiceWe advocate on the state and national levels for small and medium-scale farmer and farmworker voices to be heard and for agricultural practices that exist at the intersection of people, land, and justice.
#4) Increase agricultural awareness and understandingWe create educational and engagement opportunities that aim to deepen our collective understanding and commitment to a more ecologically thriving and socially just food and farming system.
#5) Build an equitable & fair food systemWe raise awareness for eaters and community members about how to access and grow good food, and provide a suite of food access programs to ensure that all people in Vermont can afford to enjoy organic food at home and throughout Vermont's schools and other institutions
#6) Build communityWe host events like our annual winter conference and travel the state with our mobile pizza oven to build community, share meals, and celebrate together. We work in coalition with other organizations to build people power and connection across sectors.
#7) Grow the movementWe host events like our annual winter conference and travel the state with our mobile pizza oven to build community, share meals, and celebrate together. We work in coalition with other organizations to build people power and connection across sectors.
Please join at the level that works for you, and add your voice to the call for a more ecologically sound, socially just, and economically viable Vermont agricultural system!
| Membership | Cost | Notes on Benefits |
|---|---|---|
| Community | $1 | |
| Student/Senior | $25 | |
| Individual | $40 | |
| Family | $55 | |
| Farm | $65 | |
| Partner Business or Organization | $100 | |
| Friend of NOFA-VT | $250 |
For questions about joining or renewing your membership, please contact [email protected] or 802.434.4122. For other membership-related questions, please contact Erin at [email protected] or 802-419-0043. We'd love to hear from you!