Membership

By becoming a member, you can support the growth and development of local food and farm co-operatives and social enterprises while helping build a more equitable, resilient and sustainable food system. As a member, you can access various resources and services, including educational, networking and collaboration opportunities. Additionally, by joining LFFC as a member, you can help shape the direction of LFFC and priorities of your community's food system and contribute to building a more resilient and thriving local economy. 

Why Become a Member?

Voting & Member Rights

Provide input into the organization's strategic direction, make and pass resolutions at member meetings, and discuss the business of LFFC.

Marketing

We actively promote our members through sharing your story, food cultures and tradition and how you contribute to diverse local communities.

Co-operative Movement

Display our logo on your website and other promotional materials to demonstrate your commitment to the co-operative model and principles.

Discounted Events, Workshops & Trainings

Discounts on events, workshops and trainings. We recommend members purchase the Grow Package, giving you access to free events and trainings monthly for only $10/per month.

Community & Connection

Build meaningful connections with other LFFC members through our LFFC Member Circle. Share ideas, swap stories, ask questions, and more!

Resource Library

Access members-only content. Over 200+ tools, resources, worksheets, and exercises on co-op development, financing, governance, sample policies, feasibility studies, land trusts, food and farming and more!

Create Your Own Circle

Create your own Circle for your members to spread innovation, build capacity and foster collaboration across your networks. Circles connect leaders, strengthen individual and collective leadership capacity and foster cooperation throughout the food value chain.

Food & Farm Co-ops & Social Enterprises

Community Stakeholders

Sector Stakeholders

Membership Tiers

Start-up or established co-operatives or social enterprises who are involved in or interested in co-operation as a tool for improving local food systems.

Individuals or organizations who are involved in or interested in co-operation as a tool for improving local food systems.

Institutions or corporations who are investing time, expertise and capital resources into using co-operation as a tool for improving local food systems

Cost: $300/lifetime

Cost: $300/lifetime

Cost: $500 - $10,000/per year

Member Testimonial

“Thank you to our Regional Coordinator, she has been a huge help for us meeting with us regularly and working through the governance and bylaws. We would not be where we are today without LFFC."

Black Women Professional Worker Co-operative | Toronto, Ontario