> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://cultivate-food-connections.gitbook.io/consumer-handbook/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://cultivate-food-connections.gitbook.io/consumer-handbook/sign-up-process.md).

# Sign-Up Process

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Interested in trialing the Iowa Food Co-op for yourself? It’s quick and easy to sign up. Simply click the [Join Now tab on the Iowa Food Co-op](https://shop.iowafood.coop/member-registration) website and fill out a quick form. The initial membership is a one-time fee of $50, with an annual membership fee of $10 however, all new members can trial the IFC twice before the $50 fee is applied. Membership fees help support the co-op so that producer earnings can stay where they belong: with the producers!


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