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Become a Member

Editor’s note: In honor of our 15th anniversary, we removed our paywall in September 2024. 

Civil Eats Membership: A network for passionate supporters of independent food and farming journalism

Already a member? Click the “sign in” button at the top of this page to see all your member benefits and manage your account!

Join the thousands of members who are driving systemic change in the food and farming  landscape.

  • Civil Eats Supporting Membership
  • Help sustain our independent journalism and access reporting and resources specifically for members.
  • Receive “The Deep Dish,” our award-winning, members-only newsletter, delivering original reporting first with behind-the-scenes updates.
  • Engage with the site’s editors and writers through Civil Eats’ Salons, an interactive platform for educational sessions, Q&A discussions, and community-building.
  • Join a vibrant Slack community of food system changemakers, policymakers, and practitioners.
  • $60/year
  • $6/month
  • Give One, Get One Membership
  • Spread the love for Civil Eats by becoming a member and sharing the gift of high-quality food system journalism with a friend or family member.
  • Our membership team will contact you to add your plus-one.
  • $100/year
  • Reduced Rate Membership
  • We believe everyone should have access to the benefits we offer Civil Eats members.
  • This special rate is available for students and individuals with limited budgets.
  • $36/year
  • $3/month

civil eats tote bag offered during newsmatch 2024By becoming a Civil Eats member, you’ll tap into a thriving community of like-minded changemakers and food innovators, gaining unparalleled access to the resources, insights, and stories you need to stay at the forefront of food system thought-leadership.

Our membership program connects diverse voices, viewpoints, and perspectives on just, equitable, and sustainable food systems, empowering you to make a meaningful difference in your work. Your membership amplifies the reach of our nonprofit, mission-driven reporting.

If you become a member at the $100, Give One, Get One level, you will receive this sustainably sourced, limited-edition Civil Eats tote bag—supplies are limited, so become a member today.

If you’re already a member, thank you, and please consider also making a donation

Questions? Please visit our membership FAQ page or email us at members-at-civileats-dot-com. You can also read this FAQ about our decision to remove our paywall.