Member Benefits

This campaign fosters relationships between farmers, 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. This project is supported by Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council (COIC) with a grant from the Meyer Memorial Trust.

Benefits for Central Oregon

• Commitment to a thriving local food economy through education, promotion, and outreach
• Access to the locally, regionally, and nationally recognized Buy Fresh Buy Local logo
• Promotion of farmers, ranchers and food businesses through various outlets

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

Benefits 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

Benefits for Consumers (aka Supporters)

Personal connection to the local food system, ability to affect the vitality of food and farm businesses, and cool gifts depending on your contribution level including:

• awesome aprons
• bumper stickers
• vintage designed note cards
• vintage designed tea towels
• hydroflasks

Adopt-A-Business

Supporters are asked to be “Adopt-A-Business” advocates. These advocates are BFBL Members who are committed to supporting a sustainable local food system. They pledge to visit a Producer or Business Member to ensure that they are meeting the BFBL standards. Their comments are posted on facebook as a way to acknowledge those that are doing an outstanding job and to encourage those that may need more support.