Get Involved
Become a St. Croix River Valley BFBL Partner
Become a Member of the Land Stewardship Project
Help Spread the Word with BFBL Aprons and Bags
Become a St. Croix River Valley BFBL Partner
Partner Benefits
- Use of the market-tested label that conveys fresh and delicious to consumers.
- Access to a tool kit of designs for promotional materials.
- Access to promotional materials for resale, such as sturdy cotton grocery bags and aprons printed with the St. Croix River Valley Buy Fresh Buy Local label.
- Partner decal to post on building or vehicle windows.
- Listed as a Partner on website directory, www.landstewardshipproject.org/bfbl.
- Opportunities to help plan and participate in special BFBL events.
- Opportunities to develop marketing collaborations through connections with other partners in the St. Croix River Valley Buy Fresh Buy Local Chapter.
- Opportunities to promote appreciation and stewardship of the St. Croix River Valley’s wildlife habitats and recreational experiences.
- Identification with a popular progressive movement to increase consumption of healthful foods, keep family farms financially viable, and improve local economies
How to Become a Local Partner of the St. Croix River Valley BFBL Chapter
Each local partner pays a fee and signs a memorandum of agreement that lists the terms of participation in the local chapter.
Partner Memorandum of Agreement and Terms of Participation
Each local partner must sign the participation agreement and include it with the partnership fee. The signed agreement verifies that a partner understands the goals of the St. Croix River Valley Buy Fresh Buy Local Chapter and supports efforts to promote healthful, local food. It verifies that the local partner understands the chapter’s relationship and obligations to the national Buy Fresh Buy Local network.
Local Partner Fees for the St. Croix River Valley
- $25 for farmers and small processors.
- $25 for individuals who support BFBL as “Vocal Locals” (donations above fee much appreciated).
- $50 for farmers markets, locally owned restaurants, wineries and other retail businesses.
- $50 for organizations, agencies, institutions.
Make checks payable to Land Stewardship Project (sponsoring organization) and mail to:
Land Stewardship Project
St. Croix River Valley BFBL
821 E. 35th St., Suite 200
Minneapolis, MN 55407
For questions, call 612-722-6377 or 651-430-0188; or e-mail danaj@landstewardshipproject.org.
Become a Member of the Land Stewardship Project
Without the support of the Land Stewardship Project, the St. Croix River Valley BFBL campaign would not be possible. By supporting LSP, you will also be supporting BFBL and other great efforts toward more sustainable and local food systems. Learn more about LSP membership here.
Help Spread the Word with BFBL Bags and Aprons
Consumer recognition of the BFBL label will propel the campaign forward as they begin to associate the label with fresh, local, healthful foods from sources they can trust. Help us spread the word and show your support for the St. Croix River Valley’s local food system with a Buy Fresh Buy Local cloth shopping bag or apron. Shopping bags (15 x 16) and full-length aprons with the colorful, customized St. Croix River Valley Buy Fresh Buy Local label are available for $15 each. To order, return this order form with your payment (checks payable to Land Stewardship Project) to:
Land Stewardship Project
St. Croix River Valley BFBL
821 E 35th St., Suite 200
Minneapolis, MN 55407
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