Membership is open to all members of the community from Egmont to Port Mellon, including Anvil Island, Gambier Island, Bowen Island, Keats Island, Paisley Island, the Trail Islands, North & South Thormanby Island, and Nelson Island. You do not need to be a farmer to join the SCFI. Anyone who wants to support local small-scale, sustainable and ethical farming is encouraged to join.
SCFI Memberships are valid for one calendar year, from January to December.
Membership Fee
$25* per member, one vote.
*No one will be denied a membership if unable to cover the cost of their membership. Email us to request your free membership access if needed.
SCFI Annual Membership Benefits
• We Farm. You Eat. Our Farmers’ Institute custom bumper sticker
• one vote for each board position at our AGM
•access to our workshops, speakers, and other SCFI events
•10% off all plants from Quality Farm and Pet and Sunshine Coast Nursery
•10% off seed, fertilizer and soil amendments at Deluxe Landscaping in Sechelt
• Salish Soils: 15 yards free compost per acre in production (terms and conditions apply)