become a central mass grown member

 Becoming a member of Central Mass Grown is a simple way of saying that you believe that local agriculture is important to our communities. Your membership fee supports the work of Central Mass Grown. We could not do what we do, including direct marketing for local farms and business, educational initiatives, and technical assistance to farmers, without the support of our members. Our tiered levels of membership means you can choose the cost and level of benefits that work best for you!

membership types and levels

Farm/Food Membership:

For Central Massachusetts Farms and Food Businesses who source from local farms.

Basic Level: $75

Benefits:

1. Inclusion in the network of farms, consumers and buyers who support Central Mass agriculture

2. Permission to use the Central Mass Grown logo

3. Central Mass Grown branded price cards, stickers and signage

4. Listing in CMG’s online Farm & Food Guide

5. Listing in CMG’s annual print Local Farm & Food Guide

6. Listing in CMG’s annual Member Map

7. Members-only networking events

8. Free or discounted participation to educational workshops and business development programs

9. 1:1 Technical Training

10. Participation in publicity events

Premium Level: $150

Benefits:

All benefits of Basic Level, plus:

• Logo featured in Farm & Food Guide

• Pinned search result on CMG website directory (you will be one of the first search results!)

Organization/Institutional Membership

For non-farms, individuals, businesses and organizations who are interested in supporting the work of Central Mass Grown. 

Basic Level: $100

benefits:

• Inclusion in the network of farms, consumers and buyers who support Central Mass agriculture

• Permission to use the Central Mass Grown logo, price cards, stickers and signage

• Listing in CMG’s online Farm & Food Guide

• Listing in CMG’s annual print Local Farm & Food Guide

• Listing in CMG’s annual Member Map

• Members-only networking events

• Free or discounted participation to educational workshops and business development programs

• Participation in publicity events

Premium Level: $200

Benefits:

All of Basic Level benefits plus:

• Featured logo in Farm and Food Guide

• Featured logo on CMG website

Individual Supporter Membership

Bronze Level: $15

• Mailed copy of Farm & Food Guide

• Mailed Copy of Farm & Food Map

Silver Level: $25

All of Bronze level benefits, plus:

• Free CMG car magnet

• Free CMG tote bag

Gold Level: $75

All Silver level benefits, plus:

• First look at events and updates

• Free or discounted admission to CMG events

Advertise with CMG!

Purchase Ad Space for CMG Local Farm + Food Guide

ADS SPACE MUST BE PURCHASED BEFORE February 28, 2025

Our Local Farm & Food Guide reaches an audience of over 30,000 consumers who…

… regularly seek out and support local agriculture and farm products
… are interested in healthier living
… want to support sustainable farming in our region
… attend farmers markets regularly
… support local brands and businesses
… eat at and support local food establishments
… visit local farms and attend agriculture events
… are part of a growing demographic of young, mindful and community driven individuals

AD SPECS:

1/8 PAGE — 3.55” wide X 2.25” tall

1/4 PAGE — 3.55” wide X 4.75” tall

1/2 PAGE (2 options)

horizontal: 7.375” wide X 4.75” tall
vertical: 3.55”wide X 9.75” tall

FULL PAGE — 7.375” wide X 9.75” tall

FULL PAGE INSIDE COVER — 9” wide X 11.5” tall*
*All text and important content must be .75” from edges

WEB ADVERTISING — Featured logo on directory listing, plus pinned directory results and featured among major supporters.

Major Supporters

Our supporting businesses and organizations are vital to the work of Central Mass Grown. Their support helps us in our work to support local agriculture and local farmers. Thank you to the following businesses and organizations for their support!

If you are interested in becoming a supporter of Central Mass Grown, please see our Business/Organization Membership.

Central Mass Regional Planning Commission

East Quabbin Land Trust

Hardwick Farmers Cooperative Exchange

Last Green Valley

Montachusett Agricultural Alliance

Quaboag Valley Community Development Corp.

Worcester County Conversation District

Worcester County Food Bank

Worcester Regional Food Hub