Professional Societies & Associations

The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association is creating a food system that is healthy and fair for all of us. Through education, training and advocacy, MOFGA is helping farmers thrive, making more local, organic food available and building sustainable communities.

TO FOSTER EDUCATION, ENTERTAINMENT, INFORMATION AND ACHIEVEMENT FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES IN AGRICULTURE.

NEW YORK STATE MAPLE PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION INC MISSION IS TO SUPPORT THE MAPLE PRODUCTS INDUSTRY IN NEW YORK STATE AND PROMOTE ITS LONG TERM VIABILITY EDUCATIONS AND SHARING IN THE INDUSTRY.

SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT AND ENHANCEMENT OF SUSTAINABLE FARMING SYSTEMS THROUGH FARMER-TO-FARMER NETWORKING, INNOVATION, DEMONSTRATION, AND EDUCATION.

TO PROMOTE AGRICULTURAL, HORTICULTURAL AND MECHANICAL ARTS IN THE COMMUNITY BY MAINTAINING AND UTILIZING THE MOWER COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE COMMUNITY.

TO HARNESS THE POWER OF FOOD INNOVATION AND MARKETS TO MAKE THE GLOBAL FOOD SYSTEM BETTER FOR THE PLANET, PEOPLE, AND ANIMALS BY SUPPORTING EFFORTS TO MAKE ALTERNATIVE PROTEINS ACCESSIBLE, AFFORDABLE, AND DELICIOUS.

THE MISSION OF THE FOOD PANTRY IS TO HELP ANY RESIDENT WHO NEEDS FOOD ASSISTANCE AND TO DO SO WITHOUT JUDGEMENT.FAITH DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE BY AGE, COLOR, RELIGIOUS BELIEF OR GENDER.FAITH WAS FOUNDED ON JUNE 21, 1983 AND WAS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT OF ST JOHN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH IN SANDY HOOK, CT, AS AN OUTREACH PROGRAM OF THE CHURCH. IN SEPTEMBER 2016, THE EPISCOPAL DIOCESE CLOSED THE CHURCH FORCING FAITH TO FIND A NEW FACILITY WHICH THEY SUCCESSFULLY DID. SHORTLY THEREAFTER FAITH MADE AN APPLICATION AND WAS GRANTED 501(C)(3) STATUS.

TO FOSTER THE PRODUCTION OF CERTIFIED SEED IN ALL FIELDS OF CROPS APPROVED FOR CERTIFICATION SEED AS PROVIDED IN IRC 250.170-250.230

THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR NUTRITION, INC. (ASN) WAS ESTABLISHED TO ADVANCE HEALTH AROUND THE WORLD THROUGH EVIDENCE BASED NUTRITION. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES DESIGNED TO ADVANCE KNOWLEDGE, CREATE AND STRENGTHEN ENGAGEMENT, AND INCREASE IMPACT OF ASN PROGRAMS AND SERVICES SUPPORTING THE MISSION OF ADVANCING THE SCIENCE, EDUCATION AND PRACTICE OF NUTRITION.

TO PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE WINEGROWING PRACTICES.

To encourage the development of better agricultural products and services and enrich the quality of farm family life.

TO PROMOTE THE EGG INDUSTRY AND IMPROVE THEIR PRODUCTS, PRODUCTION PRACTICES, PROCESSING, DISTRIBUTION AND MARKETING.

Agricultural education

THE ORGANIZATION REPRESENTS DAIRYMAN IN PUBLIC RELATIONS, WASTE WATER ISSUES AND LEGISLATIVE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS.

DEVELOP AND ADVANCE WHEAT GROWING

THE ORGANIZATION IS DEVOTED TO EDUCATING THE GENERAL PUBLIC AS TO THE VALUE, CREATIVITY, AND CRAFTSMANSHIP ASSOCIATED WITH WINE AND FOOD PRODUCTION, PREPARATION, AND CONSUMPTION, WITH SPECIFIC EMPHASIS ON WINE AND CUISINE PRODUCED IN THE TEXAS HILL COUNTRY AND GREAT PLAINS.

PROVIDE ESSENTIAL EDUCATION, NETWORKING, AND INDUSTRY REPRESENTATION ON BEHALF OF MEMBERS TO TRANSFER KNOWLEDGE AND NETWORKS BETWEEN INDUSTRY LEADERS AND MEMBERS. THIS IS ACHIEVED THROUGH PROGRAMS, NEWSLETTERS, CONVENTIONS, AND RESOURCE NETWORKS.

TO IMPROVE ANIMAL AND HUMAN HEALTH AND ADVANCE THE VETERINARY MEDICAL PROFESSION.

PROMOTE THE GROWTH AND CONSUMPTION OF MISSISSIPPI SWEET POTATOES

THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES LODGING, PARKING, EDUCATIONAL, MEMBERSHIP AND FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITIES TO ITS MEMBERS.

TO PRESERVE NEW MEXICO'S LAND HERITAGE BY HELPING PEOPLE CONSERVE THE PLACES THEY LOVE. NMLC WORKS WITH LANDOWNERS AND OTHERS TO PROTECT WILDLIFE HABITAT, AGRICULTURAL LANDS, SCENIC OPEN SPACE, CULTURAL AND HISTORIC RESOURCES, AND RECREATIONAL LANDS.

ADVANCE INNOVATION ACROSS THE BROAD DISCIPLINES OF CEREAL GRAIN SCIENCE THROUGH RESEARCH, EDUCATION, COLLABORATION, TECHNICAL SERVICE, AND ADVOCACY.

WE ARE A WOMEN-LED ORGANIZATION THAT BUILDS AN EQUITABLE, SUSTAINABLE LOCAL FOOD SYSTEM BY SUPPORTING 150+ PRODUCERS AND CULTIVATING COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS THAT EDUCATE, INSPIRE, AND INCREASE DEMAND FOR LOCAL FOOD. WE OPERATE A YEAR-ROUND FOOD HUB AND TWO TAILGATE FARMERS MARKETS.

To provide a networking forum for technical collaboration focused on expanding expertise and advancing beverage science. Focus areas of activity include, but are not limited to, beverage formulation, production, packaging, equipment and distribution.

TO ADVANCE THE INTEREST OF THE CRAFT BREWERIES OF NORTH CAROLINA AND TO PROMOTE NORTH CAROLINA CRAFT BEER.

TO FACILITATE STAKEHOLDER COLLABORATION AND TO ADDRESS COMPLEX PROBLEMS FACING THE PORK INDUSTRY AND SOCIETY THROUGH INTEGRATED EDUCATION AND RESEARCH. THIS INFORMATION IS THEN DELIVERED BY PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS TO PORK PRODUCERS.

The organizations mission is to advocate and test recirculating farm and other agriculture technology and educate the public of its benefits to the environment and green job creation possibilities.

TO ADVANCE THE FIELD OF SENSORY EVAULATION, INCLUDING CONSUMER RESEARCH, AND THE ROLE/WORK OF SENSORY PROFESSIONALS FOR THE PURPOSE OF EDUCATING ITS MEMBERS.

TO REPRESENT AND PROMOTE BROAD-BASED AGRICULTURE AND BUSINESS INTERESTS AND INCREASE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY IN THE SOUTHWEST REGION OF THE U.S. BOTH NOW AND FOR THE FUTURE THROUGH THE PURSUIT OF GOOD AND STABLE AGRICULTURAL POLICY, THROUGH INFORMATION SHARING AND THE BUILDING OF RELATIONSHIPS AND ALLIANCES WITHIN THE AREA, AND THROUGH THE PROMOTION OF VALUE-ADDED AGRIBUSINESS AND OTHER ENTERPRISES THAT CAPTURE MORE OF THE WEALTH CREATED FROM OUR LAND, WATER AND OTHER NATURAL RESOURCES FOR THE PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES OF THE REGION.

TO PROMOTE TREE KNOWLEDGE.

PITTSBURGH REGIONAL FOOD SERVICE DIRECTORS (PRFSD) IS DEDICATED TO THE MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENT OF CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAMS FOR THE BENEFIT OF STUDENTS, SCHOOLS, AND FOOD SERVICE PROFESSIONALS.

OPERATES A FREE COUNTY FAIR FOR FURNAS COUNTY, NEBRASKA, INCLUDING A HOME- OWED CARNIVAL & RIDES, SUPERVISES ENTERTAINMENT FOR FAIR INCLUDING RODEO, DEMOLITION DERBY, AND FACILITATES 4-H ACTIVITIES.

OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE FRESH HEALTHY FOOD TO OUR COMMUNITY, CREATING A WELCOMING PLACE FOR PEOPLE TO GATHER AND CELEBRATE AND PROVIDEING A MARKETPLACE FOR SMALL BUSINESSES TO GROW. WE ARE COMMITTED TO PROVIDING ACCESS TO HEALTH FOODS FOR PEOPLE OF ALL INCOME LEVELES THROUGH OUR FOOD ACCESS PROGRAMES, SNAP AND DOUBLE UP BENEFITS.COLLABORATIONS WITH NEDERLAND AREA SENIORS, GILPIN FOOD PANTRY AND CLINICA HELPED MEET FOOD ACCESS NEEDS IN OUR COMMUNITY. OVER 3000 LBS OF FOOD WERE DISTRIBUTED TO FOOD ACCESS PROGRAMS SUPPORTED BY GRANTS AND DONATIONS.

education and training for independent and family-own small businesses provide opportunities to network and share best business practices with in the industry

TO ADVANCE THE HEALTH AND SUSTAINABILITY OF THE BLUEBERRY INDUSTRY INTERNATIONALLY.

The Cultivating Change Foundation works to advance equity and visibility for LGBTQ+ individuals in food and agriculture through advocacy education and community-building. We create inclusive spaces and opportunities for connection leadership development and professional support to ensure all individuals can thrive as their authentic selves.

PROVIDED FOOD AND SUPPLIES TO FAMILIES OF LOCAL SCHOOL CHILDREN IN NEED THROUGH DISTRIBUTIONS MADE AT LOCAL SCHOOLS

Aquaculture Education

TO ENCOURAGE THE DEVELOPMENT OF, MAKING ITS MEMBERS AWARE OF, FARMING TECHNIQUES AND PRACTICES AND ASSISTING NC STATE UNIVERSITY AND OTHE INSTITUTIONS IN THEIR EFFORTS TO EDUCATE FARMERS AND SUPPORT AGRICULTURE IN EASTERN NC.

TO IMPROVE THE CONDITIONS, EFFICIENCY, AND ECONOMIC GROWTH IN A CHANGING AGRICULTURE ENVIRONMENT.

Beverage Association of Philadelphia falls under the Professional Societies & Associations category: Learned societies, professional councils, and other organizations that bring together individuals or organizations with a common professional or vocational interest within the Food, Agriculture, and Nutrition major group area.

THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES FUNDS FOR PROFESSIONAL IMPROVEMENT, EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCES FOR AGRICULTURAL EDITORS, WRITERS, AND PHOTOGRAPHERS.

EDUCATION OF FRANCHISE OWNERS

TO PROMOTE SOYBEANS, SOYBEAN PRODUCTS, AND SOYBEAN RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT.

Teams and memberships established with competitions. Fundraising activities.

Provide a venue for local farmers to sell their product

PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE - A) TO ORGANIZE A GROUP OF RESEARCH SCIENTISTS AND LICENSED DOCTORS TO PROVIDE A CENTRAL FOCUS FOR INTEGRATION ON NUTRITION AND METABOLISM AND THEIR INTERACTION; PROVIDE NUTRITION RELATED ORIENTATIONS BY MAKING PRESENTATIONS, DISTRIBUTINGLITERATURE;

Feeding the Carolinas falls under the Professional Societies & Associations category: Learned societies, professional councils, and other organizations that bring together individuals or organizations with a common professional or vocational interest within the Food, Agriculture, and Nutrition major group area.