1. Agriscience applications Professional Ag organizations
Objective 1.01

2. Goals of Prof. Organizations
Allow professionals the opportunity to network, learn, and communicate.
Provide trade shows and journals to update members on new methods, products, and technology.
Uses membership dues to finance commodity advertisement, trade journals and educational programs and scholarships for members.

3. Types of Organizations
Commodity Related
Other

4. Commodity Related
1) Corn Growers Association (NCGA) – to create and increase opportunities for corn growers.
2) North Carolina Pork Producers Council (NPPC) – to promote and educate to ensure a socially responsible and profitable NC pork industry.

5. Commodity Related…
3) North Carolina Nursery and Landscape Association (NCNLA) – to be a flexible, knowledgeable, responsive, environmentally- conscious organization providing the nursery and landscape industries with leadership, technological and business advancement opportunities and information services.

6. Commodity Related…
4) American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) – is the world’s largest breed registry and membership organization.
5) North Carolina Christmas Tree Association (NCCTA) – to promote “real” Christmas trees through marketing and education.

7. Other!
1) NC Farm Bureau – gives members a unified voice in agricultural issues, offers insurance related products, and provides scholarships and educational opportunities for youth.
2) Carolina Farm Stewardship Assoc. (CFSA) – is a farm driven, membership based, non-profit, that helps people in the Carolinas grow and eat local, organic foods……

8. Other…
3) Grange – is a family–oriented organization committed to serving its members through a variety of programs and services and promotes agriculture as an essential industry for our economy.
4) FFA Alumni – open to any adult who wishes to support students in agricultural education.