Join The common grain alliance

CGA Membership Directory

The Common Grain Alliance connects and supports grain farmers, processors (millers and maltsters) and grain artisans (bakers, brewers, distillers, etc.). to build a vibrant, integrated, equitable and regenerative grain economy in the Mid-Atlantic. We are a member-driven organization and welcome professionals, home bakers, farmers, gardeners, cooks, educators, or anyone interested in helping us fulfill our mission.

“When I started [Seylou Bakery + Mill] in 2017, I had a hard time finding people. If I were just plugging into the Common Grain Alliance in 2022, it would be so easy. We have shared interests and shared goals.”

— Jonathan Bethony, Seylou Bakery + Mill

“I cannot think of an organization that has provided me with more knowledge, support, opportunities, and an ever-expanding circle of what now feels like family.

I would be years behind in work and progress without CGA and what their membership has offered. ”

— Shelley Sackier, Reservoir Distillery

Join us!

The benefits of Common Grain Alliance membership include:

Access to a growing network 140+ grain growers, buyers, and regional grain supporters across the Mid-Atlantic who share resources and information with one another.
Member business support with marketing and market access, including being listed in our Membership Directory, Shop Grain page, and Consumer Guide to Sourcing Local Grain and Consumer Guide to Eating and Drinking. Members also receive wholesale inquiries submitted to the CGA Wholesale Inquiry Form.
Discounted or free tickets to CGA events, including workshops, baker meet ups and educational seminars on producing and using regional grains. This includes discounted tickets to the Mid-Atlantic Grain Conference and quarterly member meetings.
Access to the CGA Membership Portal, which includes members-only recordings of past CGA events , webinars, and trainings.

Based on the results of our 2024 Common Grain Alliance Membership Survey, the top three benefits of membership were:

Access to useful information and resources (77.61%)
Connecting to other stakeholders in the grain value chain (70.15%) and
Support meeting professional and/or personal goals (46.25%).

Membership snapshot:

A table and pie chart illustrating roles within the grain value chain. The table lists roles such as farmers, bakers, millers, food businesses, support organizations, advocates, distillers, maltsters, researchers, and brewers, with the number of members for each role. The pie chart visually represents these roles with color-coded segments, highlighting farmers, professional bakers, and support organizations as the largest groups.

CGA Membership Statistics; September 2024.

New Member Registration Form

Membership dues are $100 annually. You can sign up by filling out the membership form below.

Please reach out to hello@commongrainalliance.org if you are interested in joining but are unable to afford membership dues.