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Whether an agricultural enterprise grows corn, cotton, grain or cattle, the information contained in the six sections listed here covers subjects most important to any modern farm owner. Consider this site a one-stop shop for in-depth industry reports, technical guides, news impacting the field and a variety of resources that can make profitability a probability!
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Agriculture Trade Associations 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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