The nature of fee-based and membership-based organizations is such that it often leaves critical parts of the community out. As membership programs strive to attract new and bigger audiences by adding benefits and programs, the associated pricing tiers often leave many existing or former members behind as they become priced out of membership.

By incorporating a low cost, or in some cases, free membership program to our organizations, inclusion, diversity, equitability, and access (IDEA) increases. Learn about a variety of very different programs from gardens of various sizes, budgets, and geographical regions that might work for your garden.

This event is approved for .75 CFRE credit hours.