Join or Renew in March to Win
Ecological farmers and land stewards are a wonderfully diverse group with so much knowledge, experience and encouragement to share. We love our members, and we want you to know it! Whether you’re a home gardener, a seasoned farmer, or just getting started on your growing journey, your involvement with EFAO is so appreciated. In thanks, here’s what’s on offer during this year’s Member Month!
Not a member yet, or considering renewing?
Here’s some of what makes EFAO membership great:
- Put your farm on the Member Map! A searchable public database that allows new customers to find you by searching for particular products or locations. You can always opt out of the map if you change your mind!
- Join a Member Network and connect directly with like-minded people about topics like livestock, field crops, seeds, and more!
- Save on seeds, workwear, greenhouse and field equipment, farm software, and other services to help your farm thrive. We’ve partnered with all kinds of great businesses to offer discounts to EFAO members!
- All members are automatically subscribed to EFAO’s quarterly magazine, which covers topics within Ontario’s ecological farming community (many pieces are contributed by our members!) Get a sneak peek here.
- Members always get the best price on EFAO events. If you plan to join a webinar, field day, meet-up or the conference, your membership goes the extra mile for you!
- For the curious-minded, EFAO provides funding and support to develop and implement farmer-led research trials every year. Have a question? Trying to solve a problem on your farm? The Farmer-led Research Program can help!
- Lots more amazing perks come with your membership – see them all here
Growing a community of BIPOC farmers and land stewards
Farming can feel isolating, and even more so for racialized folks. There are many BIPOC farmers and gardeners with great skills and insights, and you can connect with some of them though the BIPOC Growers Network! Joining the network is free, and meet-ups take place throughout the year.
EFAO also offers a free 1-year membership to BIPOC growers who are new to the organization. Learn more here and get in touch if you’re interested!
Already a member? Check this out!
Members get 25% off most EFAO merchandise this month – find the coupon code in your member portal under Member Special Offers, along with many other great business discounts.
Current members can still get in on the draw for a Conference pass – renew in March to enter the contest, and your membership term will be extended by one year, even if it hasn’t yet expired!
Other ways to support
With plenty of new farmer programming and opportunities to connect with and learn from peers, a young farmer in your life might love a gift membership to help them hit the ground running.
Feel free to share this post with anyone you think might want to join our community of amazing growers!
EFAO always welcomes donations in support of our work with deep gratitude.