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!  

Scroll down for more detailed info on Membership eligibility, benefits, annual contributions and expectations.

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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 who register in the first year receive free registration to MFCC's Big Convening!

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 a year as their Annual Membership Contribution.

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!