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Benefits to joining Buy Fresh Buy Local® Nebraska as a Farmer / Rancher:
- Brand recognition - Since 2006, we have been the trusted resource for customers to know they are supporting local. You will receive Buy Fresh Buy Local® Nebraska branding materials for display at your business including 10 complimentary point of purchase cards (POP Cards) for your farmers' market booth!
- Exposure in the Nebraska Food Guide - Promotion on our website, social/traditional media, Featured Member of the Week, events, and in our beautiful, professionally-designed local food directory with over 5,000 copies distributed across the state! Check out our current online food guide.
- Connection to Consumers & Community - Be part of a statewide network that is striving to make local foods a vital component of every community and take part in BFBLN-hosted events.
- Participate in Program Events - Like the Local Food Showcases, farm tours, & more!
- Technical Support - Let us and fellow members know about your challenges, successes, and needs. We can support access to marketing, business management, pricing, new regulations training and technical assistance as requested.
Membership Criteria & Eligibility
| Membership Type | Cost of Full Membership | Definition | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmer/Rancher | $50 | Operators who grow or raise food or other agricultural products (fiber, nursery plants, Christmas trees, etc.) for sale to the public including Family Farms, Orchards, Apiaries, CSAs, Farm Stands, U-Pick. | Farming practices listed in your profile must be truthful and transparent. We welcome all farmers & ranchers located in Nebraska or a bordering county selling locally-grown products in the state. If the farm also retails non-locally produced items, those items must be properly labeled. |
Membership Levels
Full Membership $50
Print & Online Listing
* indicates only available for this membership level
- *Listing in the printed Nebraska Food Guide
- *Laminated BFBLN certificate
- *Point of Purchase cards for market stand or farm store
- *Member Spotlight article online + featured member social media promotion
- Discount on advertisements for printed food guide
- Use of BFBLN logos & branding
- Listing in the BFBLN online food guide
- Listing in BFBLN Local Food Map
- Promotion in statewide marketing campaigns
- Inclusion in our members only listserv
- Inclusion in BFBLN local food events
Online Only Membership $25
- Use of BFBLN logos & branding
- Listing in BFBLN online food guide
- Listing in BFBLN Local Food Map
- Promotion in statewide marketing campaigns
- Inclusion in our members only listserv
- Inclusion in BFBLN local food events