Industry

Associations

National Grain and Feed Association – NGFA –

The National Grain and Feed Association, is a broad-based, non-profit trade association that represents and provides services for grain, feed and grain-related commercial businesses. For more information go to www.ngfa.org.

Animal Nutrition Association of Canada – ANAC-

ANAC is the Association of choice for all organizations involved in livestock, poultry, aquatic and specialty animal nutrition in Canada, seeking a unified and effective voice to represent their issues to government policy makers, regulatory agencies and the public. More information about this organization is found at www.anac-anac.ca.

American Feed Industry Association – AFIA -

AFIA is the only national organization devoted exclusively to providing strong, highly qualified leadership representing the business, legislative and regulatory interests of the animal feed and pet food industries and their suppliers.

AFIA and its Industry Committees work consistently with Congress and various federal and state agencies to ensure the feed industry's voice is heard on important policy matters. Currently, Feed Management System holds a position on the Information Technology Committee. You can visit their site at www.afia.org for more information.

Texas Grain & Feed Association – TGFA-

From the smallest country elevator and retail feed store to the export elevator and large integrated and commercial feed manufacturers, Texas Grain & Feed Association is the oldest trade association and one of the most diverse agricultural organizations in the State of Texas. Our industry is a major contributor to the Texas economy, with the total agricultural input at $80 billion, from field to fork.

Texas Grain & Feed Association continues its tradition of fair trade based on honesty and integrity. It achieves this while listening to its members concerns and serving as a unified voice in legislative and regulatory matters. TGFA provides an environment that promotes both social and professional interaction and fellowship, resulting in lifetime memberships and life long bonds. For more information go to www.tgfa.com.

Northeast Ag & Feed Alliance - NAFA –

The Northeast Ag and Feed Alliance was established February 3, 2004 as result of a "merger" of the Eastern Federation of Feed Merchants and The New England Grain and Feed Council. These two separate and distinct organizations both served the feed industry in the Northeastern United States and Canada.

The Mission of the Northeast Ag and Feed Alliance is "To foster the growth and prosperity of the animal and companion animal industries in the Northeast" The Alliance proactively supports its members through initiatives in education, legislation, and public relations. More information about this organization is found at www.northeastalliance.com.