FFAA Membership Benefits
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Allied and associate members include industry suppliers, equipment dealers and others who provide services to the crop inputs industry. Among the association’s contributions to Florida’s agriculture industry:
- Its continuing efforts to develop good legislation—designed to protect both manufacturers, growers, farm workers and consumers—governing the regulation of the fertilizer and agrichemical industries.
- Its leadership role in organizing the Florida Agricultural Council which works to secure adequate appropriations for research and education for Florida ag industries.
- Instrumental in the establishment of a frost warning service for citrus and vegetable growers.
- Engaged with EPA on NPDES permit issues and opposed to EPA's proposed numeric nutrient criteria for Florida.
- Cooperating with state officials to study fertilizer mixtures as to the uniformity of guaranteed contents.
- Participation in the development of the Florida Pesticide Management Plan.
- Development of bulk fertilizer plant BMPs in cooperation with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
- Organization of the Florida Certified Crop Advisers program, a voluntary program that promotes education, professionalism and ethics among individuals making recommendations involving fertilizer and crop protection materials.
A Board of 21 Directors sets the policies for the association. FFAA’s office is in Lakeland, Florida. FFAA’s long-standing success stems from the unselfish commitment of its members to dedicating their time, talent and funds to furthering the best interests of the entire industry, Florida agriculture and our communities. Given the strength of that commitment, FFAA’s history of valuable contributions to Florida and its members is sure to continue!
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