Value of Membership
Largest Agribusiness Assocation in the U.S.
Agribusiness Leads Iowa
As a member of the Agribusiness Association of Iowa, you are part of the end-to-end business network that empowers Iowa agriculture. Your ability to innovate and create market opportunities is crucial to agriculture – AAI protects those interests.
Since 1994, the Agribusiness Association of Iowa has represented the whole value chain of ag when Iowa Feed & Grain Association and Iowa Fertilizer & Chemical Association merged to become an even stronger voice for Iowa agribusiness. Today, we continue to speak collectively for agribusiness in the regulatory and policy arena, provide education opportunities to improve outcomes for members, and keep the industry informed.
AAI Is Valuable to You
We’re always at work for Iowa agribusiness.
See why our members have valued us for over a century.
Your Advocate
Working daily in the best interest of the agricultural industry in Iowa.
Collective Voice
The men and women in community businesses across the state join together to address key issues and set the agenda that empowers Iowa agriculture.
The result of that work – Iowa’s government officials know they can count on AAI member expertise, assistance, and insights on policy and business. AAI volunteers, leaders, and staff work year-round with the Governor, Secretary of Agriculture, and officials at all state and federal levels to advocate for the industry and catalyze economic growth for Iowa’s economy.
AAI and its members advocate at the capitol in Des Moines, and at the national level, protecting the best interest of the industry. Recent member issues addressed at the Statehouse include:
- Iowa Grain Indemnity Fund
- Iowa Nitrogen Initiative
- CDL HAZMAT Endorsement Starting At Age 18
- Highway 5/65 Bypass Ag Access Study Funding
Iowa Legislative Reception
In addition to lobbying efforts, AAI also holds a Legislative reception each January and supports the ag leaders program.
Industry Education
Providing members with opportunities to stay compliant and gain new understanding.
Training For Members
An important part of the Agribusiness Association of Iowa mission is to provide training for our members and others in the ag industry. Please visit our events listing for annual programs and dates.
Grain Grading Workshops
AAI Members value the ability to make sure they keep their knowledge base sharp, and to train new employees.
Nurse Tank Testing
Training for retail facilities that prefer to maintain their own anhydrous ammonia tanks.
Agribusiness Showcase & Conference
Every February, hundreds of ag professionals from across the state gather to attend the Agribusiness Showcase & Conference. This two day event gives access to information direct from manufacturers, insights from national leaders, the highest quality trade show in the Midwest, and plenty of opportunities for interactions with others in the industry.
Advanced Grain Elevator Operation Management Short Course
AAI partners with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach to provide the Grain Elevator Operations Management Short Course. This four-day course helps AAI members and others in the industry who handle grain to improve their processes, manage risks, reduce loss, and increase their profitability.
Additional Training and Workshops
We provide additional educational opportunities as the need arises including training and workshops related to regulations and changes in industry standards. Check out the events section for the latest association education.
Outreach Involvement
Encouraging networking, informing members, and providing opportunities to reach out.
Community Outreach
Agribusiness Association of Iowa Foundation
The AAI Foundation awards more than $16,000 in scholarships to community college ag students and high school seniors each year at the Agribusiness Career Day, and to Iowa State University ag students. It’s just one of the ways the AAI Foundation fulfills its charitable goals and reflects the interests of the agribusiness industry to benefit AAI members by promoting research projects, member education, stewardship and higher education scholarships.
Take Five Newsletter
The weekly newsletter from the association keeps agribusinesses and those interested in the industry up-to-date on AAI actions and events, industry news and issues, and upcoming opportunities.
Sponsorships Opportunities
Visibility and Advertising
AAI encourages visibility and networking among members with a variety of opportunities for sponsorships at events, and advertising in our annual directory, newsletter, and website.
Event Sponsorship
AAI hosts numerous events that allow members to discuss issues in the ag industry and get to know each other. For details about sponsoring these events, visit the event pages or contact the AAI office.
Annual Golf Tournaments
More than 200 members gather each summer at the AAI Golf Outings. Multiple events are held across the state to network with others and entertain customers and guests. And the golf outings are a great opportunity to meet others in the industry and expand your business.
Agribusiness Showcase & Conference
The Agribusiness Showcase and Conference is Where Agribusiness Meets. This event offers attendees the opportunity to explore the innovative tools they need to grow their business, now and into the future, and features influential speakers, leaders from our national agriculture partners, and the best trade show in the Midwest. With nearly 500 attendees, it’s a great opportunity to be seen as a sponsor and network with the industry.
IA-PAC Events
The Iowa Agribusiness Political Action Committee (IA-PAC) is a valuable resource that enables AAI members to support the candidates and legislators who support ag business and a positive agriculture environment in our state. As a supporter of the IA-PAC, you are directly involved in the political process and a contributor to the success of AAI. The association hosts a legislative breakfast at the capital every January to allow for board members, committee members, and AAI member companies to network and greet Iowa legislators.
Agribusiness Career Day
Since 2014, the Agribusiness Association of Iowa (AAI) Foundation has hosted the Agribusiness Career Day. This event brings community college ag students and high school FFA seniors together to learn about the opportunities in agriculture and what employers are looking for in future employees. This event has provided more than $182,000 in scholarships to student participants donated by agribusinesses looking to influence the future of ag.
Annual Membership Directory
The Membership Directory is an “agribusiness encyclopedia” of information available to AAI members. Contact us to learn more about advertising in our online directory or view the directory (members only benefit).