Becoming an ORICoop member

Together we are stronger to change our farming and food system with each acre that is farmed more ecologically and each dollar that we choose to invest in a fairer food system. Organic & biodynamic farmers, eaters, friends, investors, businesses, aligned partners & specialist providers are encouraged to become a member of ORICoop.  This enables a strong member owned and controlled ecosystem that connects us more closely between our food, our farmers, our land and our financial systems.

ORICoop Membership includes:-

  • One member = One vote
  • Each Member has access to post on the Classifieds Page
  • ORICoop Members can register for the Eco-Credit
  • All Members are included in the Member Directory
  • Members can join our Member only regular events
  • Collective contribution to the ongoing direction of ORICoop
  • Organisation is based on Cooperative principles
  • Members contribute to the social capital of ORICoop
  • Private invitation to ORICoop Member Days
  • Voting at Annual General Meeting
  • Members can stand for open positions on ORICoop Board
  • Members have opportunity to network with other members
  • Only ORICoop members can acquire Investor Shares
  • Receive ORICoop’s member e-newsletter, providing information about ORICoop member events, upcoming investment opportunities, farm days, and investor meetings.

Click the link below to join ORICoop today:-

* $50 – ORICoop Member Shares (*5) payable once only

* $50 – ORICoop annual subscription

* $475 – ‘Partners’ annual subscription (by approval only)

ORICoop MEMBERSHIP

ORICoop Member Alliances

 

ORICoop brings organic and biodynamic farmers, friends and partners together for the collectively benefit of the organic farming and food industry.  We showcase leading organic producers across each bioregion of Australia and to enable more producers better access to diverse and resilient markets.  And to bring together service providers to the organic industry – including biological consultants, financial and investment advisors, real estate specialists, sustainability experts and organic input providers.  All supporting the industry to be collectively stronger and to sustainably grow for the long term mutual benefit.

Our annual subscription is open for all members including Farmers, Friends and Partners.  Our current ORICoop Member Directory is HERE

Benefits for ORICoop Farm Subscribers ($50/year)

 

Benefits in becoming an ORICoop Partner? ($475/year)

 

Benefits for ORICoop Friend Subscribers ($50/year)

 

ORICoop MEMBERSHIP

** ‘Farmer’ and ‘Friend’ subscriptions are included in the first year of ORICoop membership.   ‘Partner’ subscriptions are by application HERE

Already a Member?  Interested to acquire ORICoop Investor shares?

Please read the INVESTOR SHARE SUMMARY and download the application HERE

ORICoop Investor Shares

 

ORICoop Investor Shares are available to investors interested in investing directly into organic and regenerative farmland, or other investment opportunities.  As an Australian first, we are excited to offer Investor Shares to preserve and diversify organic and regenerative assets, for the long term benefit of organic businesses.  And bring together impactful capital that aligns with organic business interests including well managed farmland, more resilient businesses, shorter supply chains, healthier food & fairer returns that literally don’t cost the earth.

See the Investment Share Summary HERE for further information related to the Investor Shares.  You can also contact us via email for the latest investment opportunities available.

RETAIL investors need to be an ORICoop member to acquire investor shares (as per Disclosure).  Once you are a member you can log in & acquire Investor Shares HERE

For Wholesale investors interested in potential investment opportunities in organic farmland, you can apply DIRECTLY HERE or for further information contact us via email.

ORICoop Foundational Members

 

In March 2017, ORICoop was formally registered as a Co-operative in Victoria, and the ORICoop Board appointed. We were so encouraged by the support we received in our Pozible campaign, and welcomed over (50+) foundational members, and raised over $12,000 (of our $10,000 goal).

Here are our ORICoop Foundational members, and we thank them for their support in these early stages of our formative journey.

Thanks especially to …

Alan H. Greig, Brett John Mclatchie, Bullimah Community Cooperative, C Showers & J Miles, Carissa Wolfe, Carly Hammond, Chris McLoghlin, Dan Fitzgerald, Dougal Munro, Duncan Wallace, Farming Secrets, Georgia Foster Eyles, Jeremy Leitch, Jery Goebel, Karyn Cassar, Lara Solyma, Liz elliott, Manna Hill Estate, Peter van Schie, Rolf von Behrens, Tan-Ni Clancy, Tim Watson, Tobias Koenig, Tanya Massy, Benmar Farm Pty Ltd,  Eaterprises Australia, Elsie L’Huillier, Emma-Kate Rose, Farmer Incubator, Frank Harney, Hugh and Katie Finlay, Jen Sheridan, Jinari Mountain, Jo McNeill, Joel Orchard, Jordan Ivatts, Marc Griffiths, Mark Bland, Mark Peterson, Michael Hingston, Nicki Colls, Rebecca Scott, Robert Pekin, Sam Marwood, Serenity Hill, Sonia Ghiggioli, Steven Lafiatis, Virginia Daniels, Wendy Marchment, Paul Barnett, Greg Bender and Jasmine Ruffilli.