FARM
Become a FairShare
Applications due by November 1st
ENDORSEMENT
Endorsed Farms are certified organic (or in transition), sell through CSA, produce the vast majority of their products on farm, and demonstrate a high level of customer service.
Benefits of Endorsement:
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Individual, customizable farm listing on the FairShare website
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Access to the FairShare Endorsed Farm Seal for customer outreach
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Assistance with CSA sales and promotions for your farm
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Financial assistance and SNAP benefit processing for your CSA members with low incomes
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Deep connection with like-minded farmers
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Access to farm-specific racial justice training
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PLUS the benefits of Affiliated and Connected Farms
Expectations of Endorsement:
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Attend the annual FairShare farmer meeting
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Complete an annual survey
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Pay annual dues on a sliding scale
See the complete Benefits and Responsibilities of Endorsed Farms in the FairShare Endorsed Farm Handbook
Apply by November 1st of the year prior to endorsement through this application form:
AFFILIATION
Affiliated Farms use organic production practices, sell their crops into local markets, and participate in the broad network of FairShare farms throughout the Midwest.
Benefits of Affiliation:
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Listing on the FairShare website as an Affiliated Farm
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Access to the FairShare Affiliated Farm Seal for customer outreach
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Free field days and farmer gatherings
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Discounted registration to the Organic Vegetable Production Conference
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Discounted registration to the Farm Employee Management Series
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Eligibility to participate in the Organic Vegetable Farm Manager Apprenticeship
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Opportunities to participate in funded field research
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Assistance with organic certification
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PLUS the benefits of Connected Farms
Expectations of Affiliation:
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Complete a brief annual survey
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Participate in the FairShare farmer network by joining a FairShare committee, mentoring other farmers on organic certification, assisting with events, and/or sharing your knowledge with other farmers
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Pay annual dues on a sliding scale, starting at $50*
*Contact claire@csacoalition.org for financial assistance with annual dues, if needed
Sign up to be an Affiliated FairShare Farm at any time through this simple form (NOTE: if viewing on mobile, scroll to the bottom of the page after clicking)
CONNECTION
Connected Farms participate in the broad network of FairShare farms throughout the Midwest.
Benefits of Connection:
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Membership in the FairShare farmer listserv, with over 360 farmers and agricultural professionals
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Access to regular field days, farmer gatherings, and other educational events
Expectations of Connection:
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Pay annual dues on a sliding scale, starting at $25*
*Contact claire@csacoalition.org for financial assistance with annual dues, if needed
Sign up to be a Connected FairShare Farm at any time through this simple form: