American Farm Bureau
Private, non-governmental organization led by and for farm and ranch families. Organized for the purpose of addressing farming problems and offering educational and economic opportunities. Local, county, state, national and international in its reach.
Activities include: women's leadership committee, programs for young farmers and ranchers, hunger relief, public agriculture education and an annual Farmer Idea Exchange Contest. Membership benefits include: Farm Bureau banking services, apparel discounts and market news and information. The Web site provides direct links to local chapters. Membership in a local chapter is required.
National Contact Information:
Phone: (202) 406-3600
CropLife America
The nation's largest trade organization for agriculture and pest management, representing developers, manufacturers and distributors of most of the crop-protection products used by American farmers. Promotes the safe use of pesticides. Activities include: member newsletters, updates, networking opportunities with leaders and stakeholders and annual meetings.
National Contact Information:
E-mail: ldismuke@croplifeamerica.org
National Farmers Union
Grassroots organization that protects more than 250,000 family farmers and ranchers nationally, with 32 organized state chapters. Activities include: development of innovative programs, fair trade support, conservation and promotion of alternative energy sources. Membership benefits include: adult and youth educational programs, information on co-op start-ups and representation on policy changes and legislative issues. Membership at the state level includes membership with the national union. Those who join in states that do not have chapters can become at-large national members. The Web site provides direct links to local chapters.
National Contact Information:
Phone: (800) 347-1961
Southern United States Trade Association
Non-profit agricultural export association made up of departments of agriculture from 15 southern states and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico that works to increase southern food and agricultural product exports. Funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Foreign Agricultural Service, member states and independent companies.
Activities include: international expos, trade missions and seminars, promotions, product exhibitions and showcases, education and market research. Membership information available online.
National Contact Information:
E-mail: susta@susta.org
Western United States Agricultural Trade Association
Non-profit group made up of 13 state-funded agricultural agencies. Promotes the export of food and other agricultural products from western U.S. states. Activities include: promotion of exports, assistance, a reimbursement program, international trade expos, trade missions, seminars and research. Membership information available online.
National Contact Information:
Phone: (360) 693-3373
American Feed Industry Association
National Contact Information:
E-mail: afia@afia.org
American Nursery and Landscape Association
National Contact Information:
Phone: (202) 789-2900
American Soybean Association
National Contact Information:
Phone: (800) 688-7692
Animal Agriculture Alliance
National Contact Information:
E-mail: info@animalagalliance.org
Institute For Agriculture and Trade Policy
National Contact Information:
E-mail: iatp@iatp.org
National Corn Growers Association
National Contact Information:
E-mail: corninfo@ncga.com
National Grain and Feed Association
National Contact Information:
E-mail: ngfa@ngfa.org
USA Poultry and Egg Export Council
National Contact Information:
E-mail: usapeec@usapeec.org
Organic Trade Association
National Contact Information:
E-mail: info@ota.com
U.S. Grains Council
National Contact information:
E-mail: grains@grains.org
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