the local inland northwest cooperative

become a linc vendor

Vendors with the LINC Co-op have the opportunity to sell their local and sustainable products through the LINC Market, LINC Box, Northwest Food Hub Network, and We Feed Washington programs.

Once we receive your application, please allow 2-3 weeks for our Local Sourcing Team to get back to you.

 

BECOME A FARMer-owner

Farmer-Owners of the LINC Co-op have the opportunity to sell their local and sustainable products through the LINC Market, LINC Box, Northwest Food Hub Network, and We Feed Washington programs with additional benefits within the co-op.

 

Requirements

  • Participation as a LINC Vendor for 1+ years

  • Be located within 200 miles of Spokane

  • Use sustainable growing, ranching, or production practices as defined by LINC

  • Fall under the USDA definition of a small or midsized farm

  • Hold community-minded values

  • Contribute an annual membership equity of $25, $50, or $100, determined on a sliding scale based on the past year’s sales

benefits

  • Participation in democratic voting for major business decisions at LINC

  • Opportunity to join the LINC Board of Directors

  • Priority selection in product sourcing

  • Eligibility for annual profit dividends according to the processes outlined in the LINC Farmer and Rancher Guide

 

application materials

The following documents must be submitted for consideration for farmer-ownership of the LINC co-op.

processed goods application materials

If you would like to sell value-added products such as canned or dried goods, additional application materials are required. Please review our Value-Added Guidelines to make sure your product can be considered for sale at LINC. When submitting your farmer-owner application, please incllude the Value-Added Membership Agreement and Value-Added Products List.

 

Contact Us

Please contact us with any questions and we’d be happy to help!