This information is provided as a courtesy by the U.S. Department of Commerce to facilitate communications between international enterprises and American businesses which provide all machinery, equipment, supplies and services used in the agribusiness industry from farms and feedlots to the processing and packaging of foods and beverages ready for distribution to food outlets and consumers. Trade associations are an efficient source to identify potential suppliers of needed products or services, customers, and business contacts for purposes such as, technology exchange, business alliances and joint ventures. Associations publish membership directories with product locators which provide contact names, numbers and descriptions of the products and services of all member companies.
Directories are usually available at a nominal cost, or free of charge, to the business public.
Collectively, the associations on this list represent several thousand U.S. suppliers. This list also shows some leading professional associations. These are voluntary organizations of individuals from all sectors and job positions in the industry and includes academics, independent scientists, developers and scholars who are dedicated to the advancement and enhancement of the education, science and technology of the industry. U.S. trade associations welcome international inquiries and will act as clearing agents for them. The method of response will vary between associations.