"We're
a unique American general farm organization located in Ames, Iowa.
Our specialized mission is to improve agricultural commodity prices
by serving as a bargaining agent for our members."
The National
FFA Organization is dedicated to making a positive difference in
the lives of young people by developing their potential for premier
leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural
education.
Following passage
of the Packer and Stockyards Act of 1921, the NLPA was founded in direct
response to diminishing markets and excessive supplies of livestock.
The National
Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is the largest organization representing
America’s cattle industry. Initiated in 1898, NCBA is the industry
leader in education, influencing public policy to improve producer profitability
and in preserving the industry’s heritage and future.
Farming Must Change to Feed the World04/02/09
The world's farmers must quickly switch to more sustainable and productive farming systems to grow the food needed by a swelling world population and respond to climate change.