Agriculture Associations and International Organisations

An international organization of scientists, administrators and members of industry, sharing an interest in the biology, ecology, production, economics and management of shellfish species of commercial importance.

London-based intergovernmental body of coffee exporting and importing countries. Offers current industry news and legislative alerts; organizational structure, policies, history, and membership information; event and meeting overviews; and a library of coffee research.

Standards and certification body for the Fairtrade movement.

Providing a gateway to Department services and links to Vermont farms and agriculture

United States organization protecting the interests of family farms and ranches. Includes information on cooperatives and other programs, news, legislation, and related resources.

General farm lobbying organization.

A nonprofit coalition of individuals, groups and organizations with the shared mission of the prevention of injuries, illnesses, and fatalities among those working in agriculture.

Represents family farm and rural groups. Description of issues, forum, action alerts, and how to support them.

Not-for-profit organization offering agriculture news, producer information, resources and tools, as well as contacts.

A private not-for-profit research and development organization dedicated to marine aquaculture, biotechnology, and coastal resource management. Based in Hawaii

International Aquaculture association of researchers and businesses involved in aquaculture. Sponsors annual World Aquaculture Show.

U.S. industry group. Site provides resources on the coffee industry as well as an overview of the history, techniques, and standards for coffee cultivation and processing. Calendar of events, resources, current issues and a bulletin board also provided.

Trade association of U.S. coffee companies, conducting research into coffee production and consumption. Site includes membership and event information and coffee trade statistics.

Trade association for the European speciality coffee community. Calendar, images, and other resources provided.

News, facts and information for growers, media, educators and anyone else interested in corn. US association.

U.S. national association representing the corn refining (wet milling) industry.

Represents the interests of corn growers in 35 states. Site includes news and events, brochures and surveys, and political information.

For 60 years helping producers, ginners, warehousers, merchants, cottonseed crushers, cooperatives and textile manufacturers in competing effectively and profitably in the raw cotton, oilseed and U.S.-manufactured markets. Educational materials, FAQs about cotton, news, technical information.

Provides services and programs to its members in the Arizona and California fresh produce industry. Information about member services, news and media, education and science.

Goals are to provide producers with the tools and information to improve their enterprise; to promote red meat in Australia; and to work with government and industry to open up, develop and protect overseas markets.

Provides members the industry information, insurance and legislative/regulatory services which they need to remain viable businesses.

Informational site about the Washington State Potato Commission and its programs.

With membership including seed breeders, producers, and distributors, this organization links all facets of the worldwide seed industry.

National soybean checkoff farmer-led organization. USB invests in research and marketing activities for U.S. soybeans and soy products.

Research areas include enhancing soy productivity, creating food uses, commodity markets, and expanding feed utilization.

ASA develops legislative efforts to improve soybean farmer profitability and work with state and international affiliates, soy organizations, and the soy industry to promote and market soybeans.

Small Grains is maintained cooperatively by the Minnesota Association of Wheat Growers (MAWG), the Minnesota Wheat Research and Promotion Council, and the University of Minnesota's Northwest Experiment Station. The mission is to provide timely information to wheat farmers in the region.

A non-profit organization dedicated to sustaining agriculture in western Massachusetts by promoting environmental sustainability, farm profitability, and local food systems through the "Be a local hero, buy locally grown" campaign.

NAMA delivers value in agri-marketing professional development by providing educational opportunities, leadership experience, and an information exchange, while fostering a positive image for agribusiness.

Nonprofit organization promoting family farmers, conservation of agricultural biodiversity, socially responsible use of new technologies, safe food, sustainable system of agriculture.

Bringing together several national associations which promote Europe's farmers soil management practices.

A voluntary, non-profit organization consisting of firms engaged in the crop inputs, country grain elevator, feed and farm supply business.

Non-profit organization oriented around raising the standards and image of professional agricultural consultants; find out about membership, education, and events.

A non-profit charitable organization with the goals of fostering an aquaculture industry in Canada, promoting the study of aquaculture and related sciences in Canada, and gathering and disseminating information relating to aquaculture.

Manages tuna and related species. Committee reports, statistics, organisational details.

A network of cooperating European University and Aquaculture industry entities for the purposes of education and training in Aquaculture. Projects, courses, information for staff and students, contacts.

A Scottish Industry organisation dedicated to improving the quality and sustainability of salmon farming in Scotland through the maintenance of standards and the use of reserved brands for the use of members in marketing product

Represents the British Columbia farming industry . Includes a listing of producers, publications, tips and industry facts and figures .

A Scottish Industry organisation dedicated to improving the quality and sustainability of salmon farming in Scotland through the maintenance of standards and the use of reserved brands for the use of members in marketing product

PCSGA is an industry body representing shellfish growers from Alaska to Hawaii, involving issues of environmental protection, safety and health, research and international marketing.

Association site offers history, descriptions of agricultural processes, recipes, and brands.

Promotes coffee production, provides courses and seminars, and tests coffee machines. Norway.

Event information, tips for making coffee, and articles about the global coffee industry available in English and French.

Trade association for processors of coffee in Hawaii. Site includes information on varieties, history of coffee-growing, and the annual conference and other trade shows and events.

Representing coffee sectors of Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda. Current market information and industry news, as well as membership and policy listings, provided online.

Information resource for corn growers in Kansas and elsewhere.

Their mission is to provide increasing opportunities for North Dakota corn growers in a global market.

International division of the National Cotton Council of America. CCI's mission is to increase exports of U.S. cotton, cottonseed and U.S. manufactured cotton products through activities that affect every phase of the marketing chain -- from the initial mill buyer of cotton fiber or purchaser of U.S. cotton-rich yarns and fabrics on through to the final consumer.

Non-profit grower group formed to promote California-grown cut flowers and foliages. Includes news and events, searchable database of products, links to members, and large collection of articles for consumers and florists.

Provides networking and educational opportunities for specialty growers. Details membership information, publications, research foundation grants and includes a searchable directory.

Founded to advance the interests of the commercial cut floral industry. Includes calendar of events, membership application and consumer information. (Formerly Roses, Inc.)

Marketing and sales promotion organization for the Dutch floricultural sector and its products. Details current programs and trends reports for wholesaler, garden centers, florists and mass market retailers. [English, Dutch, German]

Provides information and resources on aspects of the production of plants, plantation management, post-harvest care and registration of cultivar names. Includes membership, research scholarships, journal and biennial conference details.

The site of the Herb Growing & Marketing Network, trade association for the herb industry.

Stimulates the promotion and sale of fresh fruit, vegetables and floral products. Page includes list of events and food safety tips. Headquarters are in California, USA.

Includes recipes, producers and suppliers, and many related links.

A nonprofit membership organization working to protect nearly 100 breeds of cattle, goats, horses, asses, sheep, swine and poultry from extinction.

The AFGC sponsors an annual conference which is attended by forage and livestock producers, agribusiness, and research, extension, and teaching faculty in crop and animal sciences, agricultural engineering, and other affiliated disciplines.

Nonprofit membership organization working to preserve rare and endangered breeds of livestock and their genetic resources, preventing the loss of biodiversity in agriculture.

Conducts research to discover, test, and implement improved genetic evaluation techniques for economically important traits of dairy cattle and goats. (USA)