ARLINGTON, VA. — The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) recognized several of its members for their long-term commitment and active engagement, supporting the overall advancement of the animal feed and pet food industries. 

“Our longstanding members bring valuable perspective to the table,” said Meghan Dicks, director of membership and engagement at the AFIA. “Their commitment over the years has helped ensure the association remains responsive to the needs of the animal food industry.”

The association thanked LaCrosse Milling Company and TFP Nutrition for their 75 years of membership, Cactus Feeders and Star Milling Company for their 50 years of membership, and Cal Poly and WLT Distributors, Inc., for their 25 years of membership. 

Additionally, the AFIA also recognized many organizations for 10 years of membership, including: 

  • A/B Technologies International, Inc.
  • Alabama Farmers Cooperative Feed, Inc.
  • Animal Nutrition Association of Canada (ANAC)
  • Ardent Mills
  • Birdsong Peanuts
  • Blue Buffalo Company, Ltd.
  • Cal-Maine Foods, Inc.
  • Co-operative Feed Dealers, Inc. (CFD)
  • Creighton Brothers, LLC
  • DFA Farm Supplies
  • Eichelberger Milling, Inc.
  • EuroChem North America
  • Express Scale Parts & Manufacturing
  • Fairview Mills
  • George’s, Inc.
  • Hall Roberts’ Son, Inc.
  • Hyman, Phelps & McNamara, P.C.
  • Imogene Ingredients
  • International Feed Industry Federation (IFIF)
  • Mercer Milling Company
  • North Central Companies
  • NSF
  • Palmer Feed & Supply, Inc.
  • Probiotech International Inc.
  • Synergy Feeds
  • The European Feed Manufacturers’ Federation (FEFAC)
  • Thomas Moore Feed
  • ToxStrategies
  • Validus Verification Services
  • VETAGRO, Inc.
  • West Virginia University

Currently, AFIA membership includes more than 650 domestic and international companies, and regional and national associations. From animal feed and pet food manufacturers to ingredient and equipment suppliers and others, AFIA’s members manufacture more than 75% of the commercial feed in the United States, according to the association.

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