Join our community. Build collective power.
“E-V-E-R-Y-T-H-I-N-G—is connected. The soil needs rain, organic matter, air, worms and life in order to do what it needs to do to give and receive life. Each element is an essential component. Organizing takes humility and selflessness and patience and rhythm while our ultimate goal of liberation will take many expert components. Some of us build and fight for land, healthy bodies, healthy relationships, clean air, water, homes, safety, dignity, and humanizing education. Others of us fight for food and political prisoners and abolition and environmental justice. Our work is intersectional and multifaceted. Nature teaches us that our work has to be nuanced and steadfast. And more than anything, that we need each other—at our highest natural glory—in order to get free.”
— Adrienne Maree Brown, Emergent Strategy
How can YOU become a member of NIYF?
It's simple. And all the instructions can be found here! We'll ask you to become a member with the National Young Farmers Coalition and then join our listserv. Once you're signed up you'll receive updates about our monthly member meetings (new in 2024!), in-person events, and other ways to engage with NIYF.
Who is "allowed" to join NIYF?
We need each other. If you're interested in being a part of our community, please join. Even though young and farmer are in our name, we're not here to draw borders around who does or doesn't belong. All that we ask is that you agree to our community guidelines (listed on the google doc linked above) before becoming a member. If you're not located in Northern Illinois, there might be another Young Farmers chapter closer to you. Find more information on other chapters here!