A practitioner-led co-operative inclusive of farmers and non-farmers.

IEA invites you to become a member. 

You do not need to be a farmer to be a member of the IEA...our diversity is key to collective knowledge and shaping the future of agriculture.

Between us, we share a vision for ecological agriculture that is regenerative, holistic and ethical; expressing bio-diverse landscapes with biologically enriched soils, that provide healthy food and create vibrant communities.

Our broad membership is inclusive of both farmers and non-farmers such as ecologists, consulting agronomists, academics, small holding through to broadacre farmers, graziers, horticulturalist, conservationists, backyard gardeners, and of course collaborative organisations and community groups to name but a few.

It is important that IEA develops as a community of practice where people with knowledge of diverse agricultural practices can cross-pollinate, inclusive of (but not limited to) agroecology, permaculture, carbon farming, natural farming, keyline farming, organic agriculture, biodynamic agriculture, Indigenous foodways, natural resource management and adaptive or holistic management.

If being part of shaping the future of agriculture is something you are invested in, please join us. Your involvement enables our community of practice to connect, educate, and build resources to advance a shared ecological vision.

Students - tertiary students are supported to build their professional network and expand their learning by becoming a member of the IEA and are supported with a complimentary year of membership. To access this opportunity, simply join below and send confirmation of your enrolment to nstrawbridge@ecoag.org.au to validate your one-year complimentary student membership.

Benefits of membership

There are many benefits to joining the IEA membership community:

• Align with an organisation working for emergence of an ecological, regenerative and ethical agriculture that supports vibrant communities.

• Access to a community of practice where members share their knowledge and build a collective new knowledge of ecological agriculture

• Discounts for professional development workshops, webinars & online courses to build your knowledge.

• Access to become an accredited professional via the IEA accreditation program [co-designed with industry]

• Stay informed and connected to regular updates through our newsletter.

• Equal AGM voting rights to shape how the Institute is governed and operates

• Use your vote to influence the advocacy direction of the Institute.

• Participate in IEA sub-committees that interest you via application.