Benefits of AFIN Membership Applications
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As a voice for the diverse forage industry, AFIN’s input and insight into key regulatory and policy issues affecting the industry is taken seriously by policy makers.
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Special member rates for AFIN’s Annual Conference and AGM .
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Special rates for advertising on Farming the Web – Powered by AFIN online agricultural marketplace.
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Access to our Directory of Members and network opportunities.
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A subscription to AFIN’s quarterly electronic newsletter which provides the updates on industry developments and issues.
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Access to webinars and training, at no cost or AFIN member rate.
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Opportunity to participate in AFIN sub-committees and influence decisions on policy.
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A free job posting service that gets your position in front of the agricultural community.
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A forum to discuss forage related topics and learn about the diverse forage industry.
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Opportunities to have first hand knowledge of research initiatives supported by AFIN.
Types of AFIN Membership Applications
Individual:
Farmers or persons within the Ag industry may become a member for the annual fee of $55 with one vote.
Farming Corporations:
A farming corporation may also become a member for the annual fee of $55.00.
Agri-businesses:
Agri-businesses involved in any aspect of the forage industry are welcome and encouraged to join. Payment of the annual membership fee of $275 permits agri-business members to name up to 4 designated voters. The designated voters can be selected or changed at any time by written notice or e-mail notification to AFIN.
Ag Related Non Government Organizations (NGO):
This category is for non-government research and extension organizations, (e.g. Forage associations, Applied Research associations; and other industry stakeholders (e.g. Livestock associations and other entities like Ducks Unlimited) that support the objectives of AFIN. Payment of the annual membership fee of $275 permits NGO members to name up to 4 designated voters. The designated voters can be selected or changed at any time by written notice or e-mail notification to AFIN.
Ag Related Government Organizations:
This category is for educational institutions; government departments, branches, agencies or commissions that support the objectives of AFIN. Payment of the annual membership fee of $275 permits government organizations to name up to 4 designated voters. The designated voters can be selected or changed at any time by written notice or e-mail notification to AFIN.
Other Individuals:
Individuals not part of the agricultural industry may become members for the annual fee of $55, but only upon specific approval by AFIN.
AFIN reserves the right to refuse memberships in order to maintain the integrity of AFIN. Further questions regarding AFIN membership, can be directed to albertaforages@gmail.com
PAYMENT INFO
If you would like to pay by cheque or etransfer, please complete the Cheque Payment Registration Form.
If you would like to pay by credit card, please choose the membership option that you need.