The Positive Change program raises money for local non-profit organizations working to better our community. We believe in the power of change and the power of community – Positive Change combines these two beliefs into one powerful program. The Positive Change program is one of the many ways the Co-op fulfills the seventh cooperative principle: Concern for Community.
Next time you check out, say “I’d like to round-up for Positive Change,” and we’ll round-up the total of your purchase to the nearest dollar, or you can donate any desired amount. Each month, the selected non-profit organization receives 100% of the donated funds, plus an additional mini grant from the Co-op (currently $400 each month). Annually, the Board of Directors selects one Positive Change recipient to receive an additional grant from our Cooperative Community Fund. Thank you for contributing to positive change and making a difference in our community!
Rogue Farm Corps
Support the next generation of regenerative farmers and ranchers and help build an equitable and sustainable farming future for Oregon!
Rogue Farm Corps trains and equips the next generation of farmers and ranchers through hands-on educational programs and the preservation of Oregon’s farmland. Rogue Farm Corps is building a world in which land is deeply cared for, power is equitably shared, and farms, ranches, and the people who work them flourish.
Rogue Farm Corps has been honing our expertise to support the success of emerging farmers and ranchers for 20 years, providing exceptional on-the-job climate-resilient farmer training and investing early in the viability of small farm businesses to create lasting impact for a more equitable and sustainable food system in Oregon. The quality of their programs and staff has led to RFC being recognized as a national leader in beginning farmer and rancher education that focuses on experiential paid on-farm apprenticeships, one-on-one mentorship, and regenerative agriculture practices that protect soil, water, and biodiversity. They continue to innovate and blaze a path forward by expanding into business skills development, land access support, advocacy training, and projects that advance equity and justice in agriculture. They are proud that since 2004, 36 new farms have been established with roots in RFC’s programming, 67% of their program participants are continuing to work in agriculture, and an additional 20% report that they plan to work in agriculture in the future.
Funds will be used to support the Beginning Farmer Training program. RFC’s Farmer Training Programs train and equip aspiring and beginning farmers from all backgrounds with the hands-on experience, knowledge, skills, and relationships they need to obtain successful and sustainable careers in agriculture. The Farmer Training Programs include the Apprenticeship Program, the Beginning Farmer Educational Event Series, and the Regenerative Farming Fellowship.
Rogue Farm Corps
Round up in September to help train the next generation of farmers and ranchers in sustainable agriculture!
We turn spare change into Positive Change for local non-profits.
The Positive Change program is for organizations seeking direct financial support. Positive Change recipients for 2025 were selected by our owners in the 2024 Annual Election, and the application period for the 2026 program concluded on January 31st. If your organization would like to be notified when the 2027 application is made available in autumn of 2025, please let us know.
If you are seeking a food or gift card donation, please complete our Donation Request Form.
Spare change really adds up.
A few cents here and there add up to big impacts for our local non-profits.