Inspired by the local and national movement to revitalize our food system, citizens of St. Croix Falls, Osceola, and surrounding communities have been meeting under the name of "Farm to Community" since the fall of 2007. The FTC Alliance's first membership meeting was held April 2009.
Core Values
Thriving local economies
Environmental stewardship
Community interdependence
Commitment to changing our production/consumption paradigm to reduce the fossil fuel usage in our food system
Promotion of healthy eating and personal wellness
Food security through cooperative gleaning efforts to collect, preserve, and distribute food
Membership
Our membership includes local producers, wholesale consumers, local food advocates, and partner organizations. Members are entitled to:
participation in membership meetings and committees
decision making/voting rights
subscription to quarterly newsletter
marketing benefits, including profile page in member's directory
reduced rates at FTC Alliance sponsored events/workshops
Annual membership fee is $10-30. Click on the Members Directory to view current members. Please contact us to learn more about becoming a member.
Committee Opportunities
The following committees coordinate FTC Alliance activities to further its mission:
Education
Marketing and Public Relations
Food and Distribution
See details about each committee on our brochure located on the Resouces page. Please contact us to learn more about joining a committee.