Introduction

In order to satisfy the requirements of the "Co-operatives Act 1992 No 18 " we will provide you with the documents each prospective member is entitled to have access to. Links to these documents are shown on the right in addition to the Co-op Entrance and Yearly Subscription fees.

Feel free to familiarise yourself with these documents however, we would like you to read the basic Co-op Rules below including the Terms-of-Service document. 

The objects of the co-operative are:

1. To build strong connections between local producers of goods and consumers, in order to promote economic viability, social justice and ecological sustainability in the Northern Rivers region.
2. Enable Northern Rivers consumers, Northern Rivers-owned retail outlets, institutions, food processors and restaurants who are members of the co-op to purchase local produce and goods with minimal distribution fees.
3. Allow producers to determine the price of their goods and assist them in marketing their products or services locally, and regionally.
4. Promote urban agriculture and home-based enterprises.
5. Encourage and assist in the formation of additional local distribution centres and/or regional cooperatives with compatible aims.

The primary activities of the co-operative are:

1. To provide and maintain an internet based facility assisting co-op members to buy
   and sell locally produced goods, and to provide extensive product and enterprise
   information.
2. To facilitate the distribution and payment of goods with minimal distribution fees
   related to the distance goods are transported.
3. To procure a range of goods for sale to co-op members that cannot be supplied by
   the co-op members.  

To establish active membership of the co-operative a member must:

Have bought or sold goods through the co-operative at least once per calendar year and
pay annual subscription fee.  

Steps for Joining EcoMart Northern Rivers Co-op Ltd. 

1. After you have submitted your application you will receive a confirmation email detailing your membership information, including your Member ID number.  You will then be able to pay your membership fee using Direct Debit or you can send a check by mail. Your membership will not be processed untill the membership fee has been received.
2. In applying to be a member of the cooperative, you create a Username and Password, which you will then use to access the EcoMart Northern Rivers Co-op Ltd system to purchase (and/or sell) items.
3. You are then ready to shop and/or apply to become a Producer! Simply take note of the order cycle dates, and begin ordering when the next order cycle opens!
4. Still unsure? Just contact membership for more information. We’ll be happy to help you through the process and answer any questions you might have.