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ETGC accepts 250 members families each year
We hope to see all our New Members at our Gleans and Classes.
* Remember Memberships are annual; all prior members must re-join each year *
If you have any questions, please email ETGC at EastTennesseeGleanersCoop@gmail.com.
Membership fills up quickly. Review the below directions for how to join.
ETGC 2025 Membership is Open
Membership Includes
Access to ALL Gleans:
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approximately 15 to 25 per year - depending on the success of the growing season
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past gleans included Corn, Zucchini, Tomatoes, Peppers, Eggplant, Summer Squash, Pumpkins, Blueberries, Pears, Apples, Grapes, Potatoes
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first chance to purchase gleaned seconds before the general public
Access to All Classes:
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most for free
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past classes include Canning(by Certified Instructors), Dehydrating, Food Preservation, Meal Preparations, Soap Making, Sewing, Quilting, Extracts, Knife Techniques, Jerky, Herb Gardening, Condiment Making, Kombucha Brewing, Cast Iron Cooking & Manu More...
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**All of the above Events will be announced on our Facebook Group, member email & at www.ETGC.org
Two Types of MEMBERSHIPS Available
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1. $15 Annual Family Membership - requires 10 hours of Volunteer Time with ETGC completed within the year
- see ETGC Personal at any event to volunteer - You can volunteer your time in various
ways such as a field supervisor, teaching classes, helping with classes, making crafts or
baked goods for craft/bake sales, working the sale, helping with membership drives,
distributing donated items, making phone calls, etc...
- requires members to be in"good standings" (see ETGC Rules & Regulations for more
information) Only new members or members who completed their volunteer time may select the Volunteer Membership
2. $35 Premium Annual Family Membership - requires NO Volunteer Time, however all members are welcome to help
How it works
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Apply for membership below each year - The membership year is from Jan.1st to Dec.31st
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Once you are approved for membership, you will receive your Membership Card
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ETGC has a maximum of 250 families - due to the size of farms and class locations in our area
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Join early in the year - membership can fill up quickly.
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Watch our Facebook Group and www.etgc.org for Upcoming Events
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All events are open to Members - some require pre-registration
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Each event is different - please read the description carefully for instructions
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Two Ways to Join
1. Attend any ETGC Event until membership is full
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2. Click the Link Below, Fill-out, and Print a Membership Application
Mail the Application, Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope, or add an extra $1 to your
payment for return postage, and check for payment to:
​ East Tennessee Gleaners Co-op
Membership Application
P.O.Box 2633
Crossville, TN 38557
*Your application will be processed, and your Membership Card will be mailed to you