The ABF acts on behalf of the beekeeping industry on issues affecting the interests and the economic viability of the various sectors of the industry. The organization sponsors an essay contest in conjunction with 4-H. For more information, contact
American Beekeeping Federation
(ABF)
480 Town Center Street N, PMB #253
Mooresville, IN, 46158-1379
Tel: (317) 503-0583
Email: abfnet.org@gmail.com
http://www.abfnet.org
The AFBF Web site features legislative news, state farm bureau news, online brochures, and information on Farm Bureau Programs such as AFBF Young Farmers & Ranchers Program. This program, for ages 18 to 35, offers educational conferences, networking opportunities, and competitive events.
American Farm Bureau Federation
(AFBF)
600 Maryland Avenue, SW, Suite 1000W
Washington, DC, 20024-2555
Tel: (202) 406-3600
Email: info@fb.org
http://www.fb.org
For information on certification, contact
American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers
(ASFMRA)
720 South Colorado Boulevard, Suite 360-S
Glendale, CO, 80246-2664
Tel: (303) 758-3513
http://www.asfmra.org
For information on educational programs for youth and careers, visit
National 4-H Council
(4-H)
655 15th Street, NW, Suite 220
Washington, DC, 20005-5704
Tel: (202) 248-6800
https://www.4-h.org
To learn about farmer-owner cooperatives and how cooperative businesses operate, contact
National Council of Farmer Cooperatives
(NCFC)
50 F Street, NW, Suite 900
Washington, DC, 20001-1530
Tel: (202) 626-8700
http://www.ncfc.org
For information on membership, contact
National Farmers Union
(NFU)
20 F Street, NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC, 20001-6700
Tel: (202) 554-1600
https://nfu.org
For information on educational programs for youth and careers, contact
National FFA Organization
6060 FFA Drive
Indianapolis, IN, 46278-1370
Tel: (888) 332-2668
http://www.ffa.org
Find resources and events for small farms and beginning farmers by visiting its Web site.
National Institute of Food and Agriculture
(NIFA)
1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Stop 2201
Washington, DC, 20250-2201
https://nifa.usda.gov
For information on youth programs, contact
National Junior Horticulture Association
(NJHA)
http://www.njha.org
For information on the agricultural industry, contact
U.S. Department of Agriculture
(USDA)
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC, 20250-0002
Tel: (833) ONE-USDA
Tel 2: (202) 720-2791
Email: askusda@usda.go
http://www.usda.gov
For information about aquaculture, contact
World Aquaculture Society
(WAS)
PO Box 397
Sorrento, LA, 70778-0397
Tel: (225) 347-5408
Fax: (225) 347-5408
http://www.was.org
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