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Farming Alliance Membership: $30

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Who should join the Southern Illinois Farming Alliance?
Alliance members are farmers and sustainable agriculture supporters dedicated to promoting the development of a local food system in Southern Illinois and adjacent states. They are:
  • Committed to sustainable farming
  • Willing to learn about sustainable farming practices, including field production techniques and holistic planning
  • Willing to share knowledge and provide opportunities for learning
  • Committed to building community among sustainable farmers in the Southern Illinois region

What does it cost to be a Farming Alliance member?
The Alliance annual membership fee is $30 regardless of membership type or which month you join. Membership entitles you to free admission to all SIFA field days, a copy of the annual SIFA Member Directory, a monthly newsletter and all SIFA e-communications and access to the online Alliance Member Forum. Alliance members also receive early notice and discounted rates to Food Works fundraising events such as Rock the Plate and the Fall Feast.


Farming Alliance: Farm

for individuals, families or businesses with a farm name that are currently marketing at least one farm product commercially. This type of membership allows all individuals working on the farm to participate in Alliance events at no cost.

Farming Alliance: Homestead

for individuals who own land and are raising animals and growing food for home use. Homestead members and their immediate family members may participate in SIFA events at no cost.

Farming Alliance: Supporter

available for those who do not currently own a farm but who wish to be part of the Alliance to support small, sustainable farmers in the region. Supporting members and their immediate family members may participate in SIFA events at no cost.
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PO Box 3855
Carbondale, IL 62902

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  • ABOUT US
    • STAFF
    • BOARD OF DIRECTORS
    • CONTACT US
  • JOIN
    • Membership
    • Organizational Memberships
    • VOLUNTEER
  • PROGRAMS
    • COMMUNITY FARMERS MARKET
    • SNAP Support & Link Match
    • FARMING ALLIANCE
    • FARM BEGINNINGS
  • EVENTS
    • Special Events >
      • Farm Dreams
      • Annual Meeting
      • SIFB webinars
      • Farm Tune Up Workshop
      • CSA Fair
      • Grain Summit
      • Online Marketing Workshop
    • FIELD DAYS
    • Local Food Features >
      • Farm Crawl Meal Kits >
        • Farm Crawl Meal Kit Cooking Demos
      • Chef Talk
      • Fall Feast
      • Rock the Pint
      • Rock the Plate
    • SMALL FARM DREAMS
  • RESOURCES
    • COMMUNITY FOOD ASSESSMENT
    • CROSSROADS REPORT
    • OUR DOCUMENTARY
    • Buy Fresh Buy Local Illinois
  • DONATE
  • Blog
  • Farmers Market Directory
  • Farmer Profile
  • Annual Meeting