Become a Member!
When you become a founding member at the Farmington Food Co-op you join a group of people who are invested in supporting a sustainable, healthy, environmentally conscious, community-centered grocery store option.
Whether you choose to become a member or not, you are always welcome at the Farmington Food Co-op. However, members are the heart and soul of the store. Or, in this case, you might say they are the meat and potatoes of the place. By becoming a member, you are contributing capital toward this exciting new adventure.
What it means to be a member
Cooperatives are owned by its members, which means that all decisions are made collectively by way of a democratic voting process. A board of directors (elected annually by members) implements those decisions. If you want to see a wall painted neon orange instead of green, you can bring that to a member meeting. If you want to see organic wines being sold at the store, you can bring that to a member meeting. If you want the store to increase employee wages, you can bring that to a member meeting. This store is your store, is all of our store. It will be what WE make it!
Memberships are for life and cost $200. We also offer a payment plan of $25 per quarter, which is charged automatically. The first payment is due with your membership application. One membership covers one household, but only equates to one vote. Memberships can be canceled at any time and reimbursements are offered at the discretion of the member community and board of directors.
Upon acceptance of your application, owners receive a cute little keychain card to swipe when checking out. You will have a number that is unique to you.
No matter how or if you choose to join- WE'RE SO HAPPY YOU'RE HERE!
What are the benefits of being a member?
First and foremost, you get to be a part of a really cool community initiative.
You get to have a voice in the way the grocery store functions. You vote in board elections, help guide the direction of the store and attend member meetings.
You get access to exclusive deals, discounts and sales. While we haven’t nailed down all the details on these yet, we’ve looked at what other co-ops are doing. Things like a Wellness Wednesday discount, member-only discounts on bulk orders and more are floating around in our brains. What kind of member perks do YOU want to see?
Our goal is that by year three we will be giving back money to members by way of Patronage Dividends. At the end of each year, any profits accrued are divided among members based on the amount of money spent at the co-op.
So the more you shop, the more you get back!
I would like to purchase a gift membership for a neighbor in need.
To purchase a gift membership please click below! Gift memberships are reserved for community members who cannot afford either of our payment options, but are still interested in becoming a Member-Owner. Special consideration is given to Educators, Low-Income Seniors, Retired Military personnel, BIPOC community members, LGBTQ+ members and UMF students.