Without AFGC forage based agriculture would have little presence on Capitol Hill. AFGC provides an important national organization for forages and provides a forum for discussion of issues of importance to forage producers nationwide. As a more tangible benefit, AFGC now publishes a quarterly publication, The Forage Leader. This publication contains articles on research, legislative issues and other topics of interest to forage producers. Wisconsin is nearly the only state in which membership in AFGC is optional and separate from membership in the state forage council.
Most councils add the charge on to the membership fee for the state council.
I would urge you to consider this option as you renew you WFC membership this year. Corn growers, wheat growers, dairy and most other producers have a national organization to promote and represent them. Without AFGC we would have none. AFGC like all organizations need funds with which to do its work. While the Board resisted this increase it was necessary and will help AFGC better serve its affiliate councils and other members in the future.