Memberships

Why should I join Ag Ventures Alliance?

If you join Ag Ventures you can:

• Participate in value-added businesses developed by Ag Ventures.
• Members will have first or only opportunity to participate.
• Members can become a part of Countryside Angels.
• Obtain development assistance for a value-added business venture that you are interested in starting.
• Support value-added activities.
• Access to cutting-edge technology through the Farmer Trial Network.
• Participate in educational events.

Countryside Angels facilitates the introduction of entrepreneurs to potential investors through presentations and other mechanisms. Countryside Angels consists of individual angel investors interested in financing privately held companies or ventures typically in an early stage of development. Membership in Countryside Angels is a privilege, which is subject to renewal, revocation, or termination for a member's failure to conduct him or herself in a manner consistent with Countryside Angels' Code of Conduct; Confidentiality Requirements; or Membership Requirements.

The AgLaunch Farmer Network is a business network of innovative farmers who work with startup companies and specialty crop opportunities to beta test ideas, offer feedback, and, ultimately, increase farm efficiencies and rural prosperity. 

AgLaunch Farmer Network members have:

·       Early access to agtech innovation and startups

·       Exposure to new business models and new, diverse crops

·       Opportunities to shape innovation through input and focus groups for startups

·       Potential to conduct farm trials and support internal innovations with hands-on input

·       Opportunities to learn more about agtech investment and equity ownership in startups through the AgLaunch Farmers, LLC

Please note that the application is detailed and covers a broad range of agriculture. Please complete these sections that apply to your operation:

·       General Information (all)

·       Technology and Infrastructure

·       Commodity crops and production practices

·       Fruit and Vegetable Crops

·       Livestock and production practices

·       Additional questions that help us fulfill grant applications and get to know you

If you have questions, please reach out to Cathy Kaune at cathy@agventuresalliance.com for help with the application or Margaret Oldham at moldham@aglaunch.com for questions about the AgLaunch Farmer Network.

AgLaunch Farmers LLC

In order to join AgLaunch Farmers LLC there are certain requirements that need to have been met. Two of those requirements are that you are a part of the AgLaunch Farmer Network and that you an Ag Ventures Alliance member. For more details please contact our office.