FARMED Membership
Reasons to Join Farmed
Networking / Community Support
- Access to FARMED Member Savings Program
- 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
Project Oriented
- See NCAMA Accomplishments & Activities – Farmed for more information
- 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 – Phases 1 and 2: https://www.farmed.ca/about-farmed/
- Conferences, Agritourism Tour, Farm Fresh Product Guide, Junior Farmer Program: https://www.farmed.c/ncama-accomplishments-activities/
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 FARMED Member Savings Program
- 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 midway 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.
- Membership is due annually on January 1st;
- For new* memberships purchased mid way through year, they may be pro-rated;
Considerations:
- 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 discount, promotional and / or advertising opportunities with FARMED (e.g., brochure, tradeshow booth space, website, Member Savings Program, etc.)
*A new membership refers to a person or organisation that has never held membership with FARMED. It does not include renewing members.