Membership Benefits

Project Oriented

• Leading the Agriculture Working Group in the establishment of an Agricultural Development Advisory Committee in the North Cariboo : https://www.farmed.ca/farmed-ag-working-group/
• North Cariboo Agriculture Awareness & Marketing Project : https://www.farmed.ca/about-farmed/
• Conferences, Agritourism Tour, Farm Fresh Product Guide, Junior Farmer Program : https://www.farmed.ca/ncama-accomplishments-activities/

Networking / Community Support

• Quarterly Meetings, Member to Member Benefits, Socials
• Supports Community functions (e.g. Rotary Club of Quesnel Annual Auction, Quesnel Fall Fair)

Co-operative Marketing

• Brochures, Visitor Information Centre, Farmers Market booth (2010), North Cariboo Farm Country brand discounts, Website, Facebook, Twitter

Workshops / Courses / Events

• Social Media, Geocaching, Websites, On Farm Events

Types of Memberships

I. Individual and Group Membership – $50.00 / year

Benefits/Privileges:

• Voting Privileges at Annual General Meeting; All fees must be paid in full in order to vote; 1 vote per membership;
• To access this as a Group membership, group must be a non-profit organisation, or agency, comprised of at least 5 persons, with an interest in agriculture, tourism and diversification.  The group has single vote;
• Access to discounted “FARMED” membership option for “FARMED” functions (conferences, workshops, seminars, etc.);
• Informed of “FARMED” activities, events and meetings;
• Listing on “FARMED” website (www.farmed.ca) which will include a website photo, description and link to member’s business;
• Access to promotional and / or advertising opportunities with FARMED (e.g. brochure, tradeshows, marketing at regional / provincial level, etc.);
• Access to the North Cariboo Farm Country – Grown for You brand;
• May hold a position on the “FARMED” Board of Directors;
• Membership is due annually on January 1st;
• For new* memberships purchased mid way through year, they may be pro-rated.

II. Associate Membership $25.00 / year

Benefits / Privileges:

• Can attend “FARMED” meetings but membership does not include voting privileges at Annual General Meeting or any other meeting;
• Your company or organization will be listed on the “FARMED” website;
• Informed of “FARMED” activities, events and meetings and will receive FARMED updates;

Networking opportunities;

• Can upgrade to Regular membership at any time;
• Cannot hold a position on the “FARMED” Board of Directors;
• Does not include access to discounted “FARMED” functions (conferences, workshops, seminars, etc.);
• Does not have access to promotional and / or advertising opportunities with FARMED (e.g. brochure, tradeshow booth space, website, etc.)
• Membership is due annually on January 1st;
•  For new* memberships purchased mid way through year, they may be pro-rated;

*A new membership refers to a person or organisation that has never held membership with FARMED.  It does not include renewing members.