Associations

Watershed Research & Training Center - Promotion of sustainability of a healthy community economy in healthy forests through research, training, education and economic development.
http://www.cwo.com/~wrtc

World Cocoa Foundation - Promotes a sustainable cocoa economy through economic and social development and environmental conservation in cocoa growing communities. Lists their commitments, news items, and information about the cocoa production process.
http://www.worldcocoafoundation.org/

National Farmer's Union - United States organization protecting the interests of family farms and ranches. Includes information on cooperatives and other programs, news, legislation, and related resources.
http://www.nfu.org/

Iowa Farm Bureau Federation - Coalition of farmers dedicated to improving net farm income and the quality of rural life.
http://www.iowafarmbureau.com/

Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture - 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.
http://www.buylocalfood.com

The National Sweet Sorghum Producers and Procesors Association - A non-profit organization of Sweet Sorghum producers, processors and retailers dedicated to educating the public about sweet sorghum syrup.
http://www.ca.uky.edu/nssppa

Independent Organic Inspectors Association - Non-profit, professional association of organic farm, livestock, and process inspectors dedicated to verification of organic production practices.
http://www.ioia.net

AgraMarke - Providing business agricultural services such as contracting for specific farmland in midwest for specific production.
http://www.agramarke.com

National Family Farm Coalition - Represents family farm and rural groups. Description of issues, forum, action alerts, and how to support them.
http://www.nffc.net/

American Farm Bureau - General farm lobbying organization.
http://www.fb.org/

Ontario Agri Business Association - A voluntary, non-profit organization consisting of firms engaged in the crop inputs, country grain elevator, feed and farm supply business.
http://www.oaba.on.ca/

Pennsylvania Farm Bureau - Provides a range of services to members. Description of services, membership and contact details.
http://www.pfb.com/

National Agri-Marketing Association - 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.
http://www.nama.org

Farmers of North America - Dedicated to enhancing the profits and management efficiency of members.
http://www.fna.ca/

The American Society of Agricultural Consultants (ASAC) - Non-profit organization oriented around raising the standards and image of professional agricultural consultants; find out about membership, education, and events.
http://www.agconsultants.org/

Farm Equipment Manufacturers Association - Information resources for manufacturers of agriculture equipment.
http://www.farmequip.org/

Ontario Agri-Food Technologies - Not-for-profit organization offering agriculture news, producer information, resources and tools, as well as contacts.
http://www.oaft.org/

Agrichemical Warehousing Standards Association - Dedicated to the continuous improvement of agrichemical warehouse performance in Canada through the establishment of standards.
http://www.awsacanada.com/

ELO - European Landowners' Organisation - Working to ensure that the policies of the European Union promote a prosperous and attractive countryside, and that private landownership can continue to make a positive contribution to the economy and environment management of rural areas. Includes member groups, documents and newsletters.
http://www.elo.org/

Rural Advancement Foundation International-USA - Nonprofit organization promoting family farmers, conservation of agricultural biodiversity, socially responsible use of new technologies, safe food, sustainable system of agriculture.
http://www.rafiusa.org

Fairtrade Labelling Organizations International - Standards and certification body for the Fairtrade movement.
http://www.fairtrade.net/

International Community of Practice - Farming for Health - Describes the utilization of agricultural farms, farm animals, plants and landscapes as a base for promoting human mental and physical health and social well-being.
http://www.farmingforhealth.org/

North Idaho Farmers Association - A non-profit organization whose members engage in the production of agricultural commodities.
http://www.northidahofarmers.org/

The Vermont Dept. Of Agriculture, Food & Markets - Providing a gateway to Department services and links to Vermont farms and agriculture
http://www.vermontagriculture.com/

U.S. Custom Harvesters - Includes membership information, board, events, and bulletin board.
http://www.uschi.com/

Alberta Barley Commission - Enables Alberta, Canada farmers to invest in positive initiatives that promote the barley industry.
http://www.albertabarley.com

Northwest Ginseng Growers Association - Supporters of re-establishing the growing of ginseng in the northwestern USA.
http://www.nwginseng.org/

European Farmer Co-ordination (CPE) - The farmer and rural organisations propose an in-depth reform of the agriculture policies in Europe and in the world. Presentation of the organisation, statements, members and press releases.
http://www.cpefarmers.org/

AgSafe - 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.
http://www.agsafe.org

Land Heritage. - Making land available for sustainable organic farming, with tenanted and community farms producing nutritious healthy food and at the same time protecting the environment, fauna and flora
http://www.landheritage.org.uk

European Conservation Agriculture Federation-ECAF - Bringing together several national associations which promote Europe's farmers soil management practices.
http://www.ecaf.org

Agribusiness Freedom Foundation - Group promotes free trade in agriculture within the United States and to reduce government restrictions in this industry. Page includes editorial press releases, newsletter and staff biographies.
http://www.agribusinessfreedom.org/

Farmers' Legal Action Group, Inc. - A non-profit law center dedicated to providing legal services to family farmers and their rural communities in order to help keep family farmers on the land.
http://www.flaginc.org/

Agrobusinessinform - Trade information in the area of agriculture and food - industry
http://clients.ttm.bg/abi

Agricultural Retailers Association - Organization representing the retail sector of the agricultural industry, providing information on government affairs, financial services and legislative revisions.
http://www.aradc.org

Indian Society of Agribusiness Professionals - Provides information and technology through a network of food and agriculture professionals. ISAP is a network of professionals in India and the SAARC countries and is a non political non governmental organisation started and run by professionals from the agribusiness sector.
http://www.isapindia.org

Iowa-Nebraska Equipment Dealers Association - Trade Association for agricultural, outdoor power, and industrial equipment dealers in Iowa and Nebraska.
http://www.ineda.com/

North Yorkshire Smallholders Society - Group for small holders and small farmers or anyone interested in rural activities. Serving North Yorkshire and the North of England.
http://www.smallholder.org.uk