[3][4] According to its introductory material for new members, the main aim of the cooperative is to provide minimally-packaged and minimally-processed organic food and low-impact common household products, processed in ways that minimise harm to both people and the environment.

[5] Alfalfa House is managed by a board of directors, the Members' Council, elected at the cooperative's Annual General Meeting.

The council oversees the financial management and general ongoing policy-making of the co-op.

According to its Rules of Incorporation, any financial surpluses are to be re-invested in the co-op to improve services to the membership.

According to its Rules of Incorporation, Alfalfa House aims to