Become a Member- Elevate YOUR Impact on U.S. Agricultural Exports
Membership in USAEDC is open to U.S. trade associations and other organizations and companies with an interest in the promotion of U.S. agricultural exports; individual memberships are not available.
All membership applications are approved by the Board of Directors. There are four membership categories.
USAEDC members pay annual dues at the beginning of each fiscal year (starting October 1st). Cooperator members pay dues based on the total amount of MAP and FMD funding they received in the previous year. Associate, Allied, and Affiliate members pay a flat rate. For the current annual dues rates, please see here. Dues are set by the Board of Directors each year.
MEMBER VALUE
As a member of USAEDC, you’re not just joining an organization—you’re becoming part of a powerful movement to advance U.S. agricultural exports on a global scale. Here’s how we deliver exceptional value to our members:
Influence at the Highest Level
- Direct Line to USDA- USAEDC serves as the primary liaison between the USDA’s FAS and the Cooperator community. This privileged position allows USAEDC to advocate for your interests and ensure your voice is heard in the development and implementation of FAS export promotion programs.
- Shape the Future of Trade Policy- Engage with USDA officials and fellow Cooperators on critical topics related to foreign market development and trade policy. Your input directly influences the strategies that drive U.S. agricultural export growth.
Collaboration that Drives Results
- Community-Driven Solutions- USAEDC identifies and prioritizes issues and opportunities of common interest to the Cooperator community, facilitating engagement and collaboration to find solutions that benefit all members.
- Connect and Learn- USAEDC provides a dynamic platform for members to connect, convene, share best practices, and learn from experts in the field. USAEDC fosters a collaborative environment that fuels innovation and strengthens the entire agricultural export community.
Cooperator Members: Cooperator Members are U.S. non-profit commodity or trade associations, or farmer cooperatives, with a direct active cooperator agreement with USDA/FAS. The direct cooperative agreement(s) may be in relation to the Market Access Program (MAP), the Foreign Market Development (FMD) program, or any other export promotion or market development program, which is new or established. Cooperator Members are entitled to a voting membership on the Board of Directors.
Apply for Cooperator Membership!
Associate Members: Associate Members are agricultural organizations which have a major interest in the export of agricultural products and/or may be eligible to enter into export program agreements with FAS/USDA.
Apply for Associate Membership!
Allied Members are small companies, with a staff of less than three, that provide program services on behalf of any Cooperator member.
Affiliate Members are companies, with a staff of three or more, that provide program services on behalf of any Cooperator member. See application here.
Apply for Allied or Affiliate Membership!
USAEDC is an organization whose more than 100 members are national U.S. commodity trade associations, farmer cooperatives and state regional trade groups, representing most producers of food, fiber and seafood.
We work very closely with USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) in developing, expanding and maintaining markets worldwide. USAEDC assists members in their export promotion efforts, specifically those leveraging export promotion programs through the USDA FAS.
USAEDC serves as an information resource for its members on regulatory and legislative issues that may impact their ability to export their products. USAEDC also serves as the positive media voice for export development programs and our cooperator community. We also provide a platform for our members and the USDA to engage on topics related to foreign market development and trade policy.