Farmers and eaters, agricultural professionals and students, gardeners and educators - it takes all of us to build a sustainable food system for everyone! Join OAK, and together we can create a more resilient, regenerative and organic food system. Your membership helps OAK deliver educational programming, provide community outreach and enhance market opportunities for growers across the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Enjoy member registration pricing to OAK events and access member savings to popular retailers. If you have any challenges with the membership form or would like to switch between membership types, please contact [email protected].
OAK invites farmers, market gardeners, beginning farmers and aspiring growers to join in OAK membership for free through the equity individual grower membership level and the equity farm membership level. Read more details below by clicking here or scrolling down.
OAK Membership Levels
Student - $20.00 (USD): For the students enrolled in college or university - membership and benefits for one person for one year.
Individual - $40.00 (USD): For the community member, local food advocate, educator, gardener, farmer and more - membership and benefits for one person for one year.
Equity Individual Grower - $0.00 (USD): For the individual aspiring farmer, aspiring market gardener, beginning farmer and homesteader - free membership and benefits for one person for three years. See details below.
Family Farming - $70.00 (USD): For the farmer, market gardener and small farm business - membership and benefits for two people for one year plus farm listing in the OAK Directory.
Equity Family Farming - $0.00 (USD): For the farmer, market gardener and small farm business - free membership and benefits for two people for three years plus farm listing in the OAK Directory. See details below.
Supporter - $120.00 (USD): For the business and non-profit supporting OAK’s mission - membership and benefits for two people for one year plus business listing in OAK Directory.
AgriBusiness - $500.00 (USD): For the business committed to supporting organic farming in Kentucky - membership and benefits for four people for one year plus a business listing in OAK Directory.
New Equity Membership Levels
In a step towards equity and abundant inclusion, within an industry that has and continues to disenfranchise underserved, marginalized groups, OAK has added two new membership levels that are free for a period of three years for farmers, market gardeners, beginning farmers and aspiring growers who self-identify with one or more of the below:
is a member of a historically marginalized group – Black, Indigenous or people of color (BIPOC); persons with a disability; etc.
is experiencing food or housing insecurity
has immigration-related expenses
has medical expenses not covered by insurance
If you do not identify with the above, please consider joining OAK at another membership level to continue your involvement in Kentucky's organic and regenerative agricultural movement.
OAK staff acknowledge that there is significant work ahead in building diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging both internally and externally. Throughout this journey, OAK lifts up and celebrates farmer accomplishments and works to increase access to agricultural programming, organic farming resources and local, healthy foods. Learn more about OAK’s equity plan and commitments here.
Thank you to our friends at the National Young Farmers Coalition for inspiring aspects of this helpful membership framework, which was informed by Soul Fire Farm’s report “Sowing the Seeds of Food Justice” and other collaborators.
If you have any challenges with the registration form or would like to switch between membership types, please contact [email protected].
If you would like to make a contribution, however large or small, to support OAK's Equity Membership Initiative, please do so here. For questions or suggestions about new membership levels or OAK’s equity initiatives, please contact us here.
Member Benefits
Membership connects you to OAK's thriving community of farmers, market gardeners, agricultural professionals, researchers, homesteaders, backyard gardeners, aspiring farmers and local food advocates. As a member, you will enjoy member pricing for OAK events and contribute to the vibrant work of the OAK community. You will also receive access to member discounts from industry partners for excellent-quality goods and services!
OAK Program Benefits
Discounted registration for OAK’s Annual Conference
Discounted registration for Farmer Field Days and Community Events
A voice in shaping OAK’s priorities through member surveys, ballots and voting rights
Invitations to OAK Member Gatherings
Participation in OAK’s Annual Meeting
Free listings on OAK’s Classifieds Page
Industry Partner Benefits
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5% off your order when you use OAK member coupon code at checkout. Offer does not apply to shipping charges and cannot be combined with any other offer. OAK will send you the Johnny's coupon code when you join or renew your OAK membership. Check out the full catalog here: www.johnnyseeds.com
Current OAK members receive a 5% discount on one purchase from Earth Tools Inc. Discount applies to merchandise only. Contact Earth Tools to provide proof of membership.
Felco products need no introduction, for harvest or pruning and beyond, there Swiss made tools are built to last. Felco has offered a product discount to all current OAK Members. Visit their website to learn more and place your order.
Grab 30% off any GFM subscription. Visit their website and check out the print or virtual magazine subscriptions.
35% discount on purchases from Chelsea Green Publishing. Discount does not include shipping and cannot be combined with other offers (books on sale, other discount codes, etc.). Visit online store for popular titles on farming and homesteading, health and wellness and more: https://www.chelseagreen.com/
10% one-time purchase of min 25 yards to max 45 yards. Delivery can be arranged, but not included. Proof of membership required. Offer expires 12/1/2023. Visit website for details: http://thoroughbredlandscapeproducts.com/
