Other Agriculture Trade Associations

American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF)

National federation and grassroots advocacy organization for U.S. farm and ranch families; provides policy representation, legal/market intel, and nationwide member benefits. Nearly 5.9 million members.

https://www.fb.org/about/benefits Membership: 5,900,000

American Honey Producers Association (AHPA)

National membership group for commercial beekeepers focused on policy, trade, bee health, and producer education. Over 550 members.

https://ahpanet.com/about-us/ Membership: 550

American Mushroom Institute (AMI)

Trade association representing U.S. mushroom growers, processors, marketers, and suppliers; provides advocacy, food‑safety resources, and industry networking. (Membership count not publicly disclosed.)

https://www.americanmushroom.org/ Membership: 0

American Pistachio Growers (APG)

Non‑profit grower organization promoting American‑grown pistachios through marketing, research, and government affairs. Over 830 grower members.

https://americanpistachios.org/about-us Membership: 830

American Seed Trade Association (ASTA)

One of the oldest U.S. trade groups; represents 700+ seed companies in breeding, production, and distribution; leads on regulatory, trade, and stewardship issues.

https://www.betterseed.org/ Membership: 700

AmericanHort

National horticulture association uniting growers, retailers, suppliers, landscapers, and researchers; provides advocacy, education, and market development for nearly 16,000 member and affiliated businesses.

https://www.americanhort.org/ Membership: 16,000

Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers (ASCFG)

Industry association for commercial cut‑flower growers; offers production research, marketing tools, and peer learning. Connects 1,500+ members across North America and abroad.

https://www.ascfg.org/ Membership: 1,500

Hop Growers of America (HGA)

Trade group representing hop growers nationwide; coordinates research, plant protection, and market development; hosts the American Hop Convention. (Membership count not publicly disclosed.)

https://www.usahops.org/ Membership: 0

International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA)

Global produce and floral association formed from the PMA/United Fresh merger; delivers advocacy, data, events, and market access for ~2,900 member companies.

https://www.freshproduce.com/ Membership: 2,900

National Aquaculture Association (NAA)

National body for U.S. aquaculture farms and suppliers; provides federal advocacy, industry news, and member networking to advance responsible aquaculture. (Membership count not publicly disclosed.)

https://www.nationalaquaculture.org/ Membership: 0

National Christmas Tree Association (NCTA)

National trade group for real Christmas tree growers and allied suppliers; leads promotion, research, and federal advocacy. Represents 700+ active member farms plus state/regional associations.

https://realchristmastrees.org/ Membership: 700

National Onion Association (NOA)

Association for U.S. dry bulb onion growers, shippers, and allied firms; provides market intel, promotion, and federal/regulatory advocacy. Over 500 members.

https://www.onions-usa.org/ Membership: 500

National Watermelon Association (NWA)

Membership trade association for the U.S. watermelon supply chain—growers, shippers, and suppliers; offers policy advocacy, research funding, safety guidance, and industry promotion. 468 active members.

https://www.watermelon.ag/ Membership: 468

North American Blueberry Council (NABC)

North American industry council advancing blueberry competitiveness; convenes the supply chain and leads policy/market initiatives. Over 240 members.

https://nabc.blueberry.org/ Membership: 240

Organic Trade Association (OTA)

Business association for the organic supply chain, from farms to brands; leads U.S. organic policy, trade, and market development. Represents 600+ organic businesses (and engages 9,500 producers via its Farmers Advisory Council).

https://ota.com/ Membership: 600

Specialty Soya & Grains Alliance (SSGA)

Alliance for identity‑preserved soy and specialty grains companies—producers, processors, logistics; advances IP standards, trade, and transportation. (Membership count not publicly disclosed.)

https://soyagrainsalliance.org/ Membership: 0

American Herbal Products Association (AHPA)

National trade association and voice of the herbal products industry, spanning growers, processors, and brands; provides regulatory advocacy, standards, and education. 350+ member companies.

https://www.ahpa.org/ Membership: 350

U.S. Apple Association (USApple)

Industry association representing all segments of the U.S. apple supply chain; delivers federal advocacy, data, and market programs. Membership includes 36 state/regional associations and 3,700+ apple‑related companies.

https://usapple.org/ Membership: 3,700

United States Trout Farmers Association (USTFA)

National association for commercial trout farmers and suppliers; offers HACCP/QA programs, policy engagement, and annual technical conference. (Membership count not publicly disclosed.)

https://ustfa.org/ Membership: 0

Western Growers (WGA)

Regional grower association serving fresh‑produce farmers in AZ, CA, CO & NM; provides powerful state/federal advocacy, compliance support, and business services. (Membership count not publicly disclosed.)

https://www.wga.com/ Membership: 0