What is 40 Acre Co-op Membership all about?
What is a co-op in the first place and what is its purpose?
“So… What is a co-op anyway?!”
A cooperative (or “co-op” for short) is basically a business that’s owned by the people (it’s members). There are different types of cooperatives that come in many shapes and sizes. As of now, we are structured as an '“agricultural producer cooperative.”
40 Acre Cooperative is proud to be the first and the only Black & Indigenous Led Co-op in the United States.
Forty Acre Member Application
“What are some of the benefits for members?!”
Becoming a member of 40 Acre Co-Op doesn’t just make you an investor or a volunteer. It makes you part of a community. This community, full of valuable information, support, and understanding is ready to help you discover how important farming is to your legacy – and to you.
Joining Acre Cooperative also means receiving mentorship. We’ve carefully developed a community of mentors that specialize across different sectors of agriculture, business management, USDA regulations and technology. These mentors will give you the resources, advice, and knowledge you need to become sustainable.
As a member 40 Acre Co-Op, you’ll gain access to valuable, vital resources. This includes gaining contact with industry experts all across the country. Phone calls, webinars, and even one-on-one sessions are all possible to guide you in the right direction. You deserve all the support and help you need – which is why we’re here to extend a hand and make sure you get that support.
“What else?”
Because sustainability is part of what being in a co-op is all about. We want to help guide you on how to reach that sustainable level of living and farming. When you become a member, you unlock much lower costs for seed and discount prices on ag equipment as well as knowledge on how to grow your farm and business.
“This sounds great! So how do I become a member?”
We’re so glad you asked! Feel free to contact us directly with any questions (please check this FAQ to see if it answers your question), or if you’re ready to join right now, please fill out the form below! This really starts with us, and it only grows from here. Together, let’s never stop giving back!