Join AFSA
The Australian Food Sovereignty Alliance is a farmer-led organisation that supports the growing movement of small-scale agroecological farms and localised food economies across Australia. We campaign on behalf of millions of Australians who want a fairer, more sustainable and more resilient food system.
What work does AFSA do?
Our work includes practical support, educational and networking opportunities and representation across farming, research, legal reform and legal support. Our aim is to ensure food and agricultural systems, both within Australia and internationally, are democratically determined by farmers and eaters and move away from the current corporate, industrialised food system.
Why is AFSA’s work important?
Our work is important for the food system to change for the better, for the people, the animals and the planet.
We equip farmers with access to the knowledge and resources they need to feed communities with real food and heal Country, while connecting eaters to knowledge, farmers and other actors in localised food and agriculture systems.
We represent an improved, equitable food system to governments at all levels, and strive to remove the barriers for moving away from the corporate-controlled, exploitative capitalist food system.
We promote relationships with land, water and sky, and strive to care for Country and promote First Peoples’ sovereignty in everything we do. We work to honour culture and conviviality, and to protect and restore food literacy and traditional, non-industrial ways of growing, preparing, sharing and eating food as a community.
Why being an AFSA member is important!
AFSA is a membership-based organisation that runs on the whiff of an oily rag by a community of passionate volunteers and one part time paid member of staff. We need YOUR support to continue doing the work that we do.
Your membership contributions provide the much needed funds for the critical campaigns we run, and equally importantly, your membership adds to our collective strength – the more people we represent, the harder we are to ignore.
We have three membership categories: First Peoples, Farmers and Allies, because anyone in the food movement who is not a farmer, is an ally! The Ally membership is for both individuals and organisations.
Membership is offered on a sliding scale so you can choose a membership contribution appropriate to your personal situation. First Peoples are free (whether you are a Farmer or an Ally). Farmers and Allies can select an annual contribution from $75 – $500.
The amounts included below are suggestions only.
| Level |
Farmer |
Farmer Ally |
First Nations People |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price |
from $75 - $500 per year (suggested $150) |
from $75 - $500 per year (suggested $100) |
Free. |
| Description |
Anyone in the food movement who is not a farmer, is an ally! This category is for individuals or organisations. Please choose a price appropriate for your financial situation. |
AFSA offers free membership for First Nations People. |
|
| Select | Select | Select | |
| ACCESS discounted first release tickets to AFSA events and members' only workshops | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| ACCESS the Legal Defence Fund for legal support and representation on regulatory and policy issues | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HAVE INPUT on submissions to government to provide your views on regulatory issues | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| BE PART OF an organisation that represents the interests of small-scale farmers locally nationally and globally – see our campaigns/submissions | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HAVE YOUR SAY in how our organisation is run and participate in our Annual General Meeting | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| ATTEND our annual Food Sovereignty Convergence | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| All members get an EQUAL VOTE regardless of the size of their business or contribution to membership | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| STAY INFORMED about issues that affect you through our regular newsletter | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| LIST your organisation in our farm directory | Yes | No | Yes |
| LINK to your farm on the Open Food Network AFSA Member Group | Yes | No | Yes |
| Select | Select | Select |
Farmer
- ACCESS discounted first release tickets to AFSA events and members' only workshops
- ACCESS the Legal Defence Fund for legal support and representation on regulatory and policy issues
- HAVE INPUT on submissions to government to provide your views on regulatory issues
- BE PART OF an organisation that represents the interests of small-scale farmers locally nationally and globally – see our campaigns/submissions
- HAVE YOUR SAY in how our organisation is run and participate in our Annual General Meeting
- ATTEND our annual Food Sovereignty Convergence
- All members get an EQUAL VOTE regardless of the size of their business or contribution to membership
- STAY INFORMED about issues that affect you through our regular newsletter
- LIST your organisation in our farm directory
- LINK to your farm on the Open Food Network AFSA Member Group
Farmer Ally
Anyone in the food movement who is not a farmer, is an ally! This category is for individuals or organisations. Please choose a price appropriate for your financial situation.
- ACCESS discounted first release tickets to AFSA events and members' only workshops
- ACCESS the Legal Defence Fund for legal support and representation on regulatory and policy issues
- HAVE INPUT on submissions to government to provide your views on regulatory issues
- BE PART OF an organisation that represents the interests of small-scale farmers locally nationally and globally – see our campaigns/submissions
- HAVE YOUR SAY in how our organisation is run and participate in our Annual General Meeting
- ATTEND our annual Food Sovereignty Convergence
- All members get an EQUAL VOTE regardless of the size of their business or contribution to membership
- STAY INFORMED about issues that affect you through our regular newsletter
First Nations People
AFSA offers free membership for First Nations People.
- ACCESS discounted first release tickets to AFSA events and members' only workshops
- ACCESS the Legal Defence Fund for legal support and representation on regulatory and policy issues
- HAVE INPUT on submissions to government to provide your views on regulatory issues
- BE PART OF an organisation that represents the interests of small-scale farmers locally nationally and globally – see our campaigns/submissions
- HAVE YOUR SAY in how our organisation is run and participate in our Annual General Meeting
- ATTEND our annual Food Sovereignty Convergence
- All members get an EQUAL VOTE regardless of the size of their business or contribution to membership
- STAY INFORMED about issues that affect you through our regular newsletter
- LIST your organisation in our farm directory
- LINK to your farm on the Open Food Network AFSA Member Group
Farmer
Farmer Ally
Anyone in the food movement who is not a farmer, is an ally! This category is for individuals or organisations. Please choose a price appropriate for your financial situation.
First Nations People
AFSA offers free membership for First Nations People.
We’re excited to welcome you to AFSA!
