NGFA Active members have full voting rights at meetings of the association. Barge companies not choosing to be Allied members, suppliers, accountants, law firms and others are NGFA Regular Associate members. Thirty-seven state and regional grain and feed associations are NGFA Affiliated Association members. Each NGFA Affiliated Association member has the right to vote at NGFA meetings, such as the annual business meeting. In addition, the majority of NGFA Affiliated Association members have the right to appoint a director to the NGFA Board of Directors.
Appointed directors have the same rights as elected directors.