Become a Fermenta Member

FERMENTA is a non-profit initiated by Michigan women, committed to diversity, camaraderie, networking, and education within the craft beverage industry.

If you are a professional woman in the fermented craft beverage industry, a woman interested and/or active and interested in the industry, or a man or corporation interested in supporting women in the industry, then you qualify to be a Fermenta member.

Why should I be a Fermenta member?

$10 of your Active Membership or Supporting Membership dues is donated to the Fermenta Scholarship Fund for continuing educational opportunities. $75 of your Corporate Membership dues is donated to the Fermenta Scholarship Fund for continuing educational opportunities.
Promotion of your craft beverage-related businesses/projects
Scholarship opportunities for continuing education in diverse areas of the craft industry
Networking opportunities to grow your professional network
Discounts at Fermenta events

When do I have to renew my membership?

All memberships need to be renewed one year from the date of purchase.

Where do my membership dues go?

Fermenta is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit. In addition to the $10 or $75 donated to our scholarship fund (depending on your membership level), membership dues go towards the creation and execution of Fermenta events; this allows us to provide events for a reasonable cost or no cost to members. The scholarship fund provides scholarships to members for continuing education opportunities. To read more about our scholarship opportunities, click here.

Funds may also be used to help spread the word about Fermenta in the form of business cards, t-shirts, etc.

Membership Levels

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Active Member $30 - $30.00 (USD) Subscription period: 1 year No automatically recurring payments Active Members: This includes women who are active or desire to be active in the fermentation industry.

Only Active members may vote to elect Directors and may vote on Board Initiatives submitted for a vote.

Only Active members can apply for Fermenta scholarships and run for positions on the Board.

Corporate Membership $150 - $150.00 (USD) Subscription period: 1 year No automatically recurring payments Corporate Member: This includes companies and organizations who wish to support Fermenta in its educational and professional endeavors.

Receives three Active or Supporting Fermenta memberships to disperse within their organization

The company’s logo on the Fermenta’s website
and recognition at Fermenta events

A company shout-out on social media

A table at the Fermenta Anniversary mini trade show

Cannot hold an Executive Board position

Cannot vote on Executive Board Initiatives if opened up to the group

Corporate Member $500 - $500.00 (USD) Subscription period: 1 year No automatically recurring payments No automatically recurring payments
Corporate Member: This includes companies and organizations who wish to support Fermenta in its educational and professional endeavors.

Receives five Active or Supporting Fermenta memberships to disperse within their organization including five (5) Fermenta branded gifts of gratitude.

The company’s logo on the Fermenta’s website
and recognition at Fermenta events

A company shout-out on social media

A table at the Fermenta Anniversary mini trade show

Cannot hold an Executive Board position

Cannot vote on Executive Board Initiatives if opened up to the group

Supporting Member $15 - $15.00 (USD) Subscription period: 1 year No automatically recurring payments Supporting Member: Any individual, regardless of gender, who is interested in the fermentation industry and in supporting Fermenta.

Supporting members can receive discounts at Fermenta events

They cannot hold an Executive Board position, cannot vote on Board Initiatives, and are ineligible for scholarships.