Become a Member

We are committed to making Buy Fresh Buy Local a sustainable annual campaign, but we need your participation to make it a reality.  This campaign fosters relationships between agricultural producers, farmers’ market, ranchers, local restaurants, institutions, grocers and consumers.  It is part of a larger regional food systems project entitled Cultivating Local Food with the goal of increasing food security and economic opportunities in Central Oregon.

If you are a producer, food business, or excited consumer you may apply to become a member of the COFPC through the BFBL campaign.  To be included in the printed directory you need to have registered by March 1, 2013; the online directory is year-round.

Testimonials

“The Food and Farm Directory is an incredibly professional document that accurately describes what we’re doing, we are so happy to be members of Buy Fresh Buy Local” – Ed Stabb, Crump Ranch

“I get 70% better results from marketing with Buy Fresh Buy Local than with any other direct marketing source” – Gary Bishop, Bishop Farms

APPLICATION  in a few easy steps:

1. Review the BFBL Chapter Guidelines 2013 for eligibility criteria (not necessary for individual consumers)

2. Apply either online OR print your application and mail it to us.

3. Payment options: Online or by check (directions will be provided when you submit your application) .  If you would like to pay online but submit your application via mail, please email us and we will invoice you.

Once your application is complete:

  • You will receive a confirmation email
  • If you are a producer or food business, we will send you information about utilizing our marketing materials
  • If  you are a supporter (consumer) we will mail your goodies within 2 weeks

BENEFITS

For Farmers and Ranchers

  • Listed in the Central Oregon Food & Farm Directory (online and printed)
  • Profile in our Producer Buyer Guide featuring our producer members
  • Opportunity to participate in the Dine Fresh Buy Local day
  • Access BFBL marketing material templates
  • 20% discount on Bite of Bend booth
  • Promotion of your business at our events and through social media
  • Networking assistance to connect with food businesses
  • Grant funding collaboration and technical assistance through our partner network

For Food Businesses

  • Listed in the Central Oregon Food & Farm Directory (online and printed)
  • Printed copy of our Producer Buyer Guide featuring local farmers and ranchers
  • 20% of Bite of Bend
  • Opportunity to participate in our Farm-to-Table dinner series
  • Opportunity to participate in the Dine Fresh Buy Local day
  • Access to BFBL marketing material templates
  • Discounts on COFPC events
  • Promotion of your business at our events and through social media
  • Networking assistance to connect with producers

SPONSORSHIP

We provide discounts if you are interested in becomming a member and sponsoring the COFPC (which gets you advertisement directory and through other media means depending on the sponsorship level).  Contact us if you are interested.

Need Help?

Contact Co-Chair Katrina Van Dis at Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council (COIC) if you need assistance: 541-504-3307 or email

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