An Individual Farmer Membership is your annual membership with MFCC. It connects you to a network of farmers of color across the Midwest and provides access to member benefits–- MFCC Member events, educational trainings, leadership development, advocacy opportunities. 

By becoming a member, you strengthen the collective voice of farmers of color while helping advance food sovereignty, environmental stewardship, and equitable food systems in our Midwest region and beyond. 

Read below to learn more about application eligibility, Member benefits, as well as our Farmer Advisory Council (FAC)!

Member Application form can be found at the bottom of this page.

 Click here for complete MFCC Membership Program Guide! 

An Individual Farmer Member is a farmer of color who identifies as Black, Indigenous, or a Person of Color (BIPOC). MFCC welcomes farmers, growers, ranchers, land stewards, farmworkers, medicine growers, horticultural producers, and others working across the food system.

We also welcome farmers with a range of experience, from aspiring and beginning farmers to experienced, multi-generational producers. Farmers may grow, produce, or care for land in urban, suburban, rural, and Tribal communities throughout the Midwest.

As an Individual Farmer Member, you'll join a growing network of farmers of color across the Midwest while gaining access to resources and opportunities designed to help you thrive. 

Membership includes eligibility for:

Members also receive free registration to MFCC's Big Convening, can participate in collaborative projects like MFCC’s Mapping Project, and have opportunities to help shape the future of MFCC through the Farmer Advisory Council, Radical Resource & Land Fund Council, and Board of Directors.

As an Individual Farmer Member, you play an important role in cultivating a strong, collaborative, and values-driven community.

Members are expected to:

• Uphold MFCC's mission, values, community accountability practices, membership agreements, policies, and governance guidelines.

• Respect and value the knowledge, experiences, leadership, and contributions of fellow members.

• Foster a culture of care by engaging with others through accountability, constructive communication, and mutual respect.

• Complete the required member onboarding orientation to build a shared understanding of MFCC's community, programs, and expectations. 

We ask Individual Farmer Members to contribute $50 per year, or more if they are able through single or recurring donations, to help grow this work.

Your annual contribution supports farmer-led leadership, advocacy, and opportunities that strengthen farmers of color and our collective future.

Investing in an MFCC membership is an investment in the future of farmers of color and the communities we serve. Your annual contribution helps sustain farmer-led programming, leadership development, advocacy, networking opportunities, and resources that strengthen our collective impact. 

 MFCC is committed to ensuring that cost is never a barrier to participation.

If the annual $50 contribution isn't accessible, you can to let us know when you apply, or you can contact MFCC's Farmer Organizer directly, to discuss a sliding scale or volunteer contribution option.

We value the many ways farmers invest in our community through leadership, mentorship, advocacy, knowledge sharing, service, and financial support.

The Farmer Advisory Council (FAC) is MFCC's primary farmer-led leadership body, ensuring that Farmers of Color remain at the center of the organization's decisions and direction. 

Council members provide guidance on MFCC's priorities, programs, policy and advocacy efforts, and membership initiatives to help shape the organization's work to reflect the needs, experiences, and leadership of the communities it serves.

Through the FAC, farmer members have a meaningful voice in advancing equitable food systems, strengthening their communities, and guiding the future of MFCC.

MFCC values meaningful partnerships with mission-aligned organizations, agricultural organizations, cooperatives, and community groups that are committed to advancing equitable food systems and supporting Farmers of Color.

 As our organization continues to grow, we plan to expand our membership offerings to include additional partnership opportunities. 

If your organization is interested in exploring collaboration with MFCC, we invite you to connect with us--please reach out to our team at info@midwestfarmersofcolor.org!

Ready to become an MFCC Farmer Member? 

We invite all Midwest farmers of color to apply and share this community opportunity with your networks!  

Complete the application below! 

Application Process:

1. Interested farmers complete their application.
2. MFCC Farmer Organizer reviews all applications for eligibility and notifies applicant of application status. 
3. If approved, applicant will log into their profile and pay their annual contribution to finalize their membership.  

If you are not already signed up for our Newsletter, we will ask for some general contact information before applying.

If have already signed up for our Newsletter, you can log into your account to pre-fill your contact information and then proceed to the short membership application questions. 

Thank you for your interest! Please give our team some time to review your application and notify you of your application status.

Questions or need language support? Email info@midwestfarmersofcolor.org