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THE  AGRIBUSINESS  COUNCIL


The Agribusiness Council (ABC) is a private, nonprofit/tax-exempt, membership organization dedicated to strengthening U.S. agro-industrial competitiveness through programs which highlight international trade and development potentials as well as broad issues which encompass several individual agribusiness sectors and require 
a �food systems� approach.  Examples of such issues are commercialization of new technology/crops, environmental impacts, human resource development, trade and investment policy, natural resource management, and rural development.

The Need
U.S. agriculture is represented by state and local agribusiness associations, 
national farmer and cooperative organizations, and trade/commodity groups, but 
The Agribusiness Council is the only national private sector group positioned to 
embrace U.S. agriculture and its allied industries -- whether in sponsoring trade missions, or representing concerns to government.

As an agribusiness association,* The Agribusiness Council provides access to 
a communications network encompassing small and medium-sized agribusiness companies, university/research institutions, other nonprofit organizations, as well 
as public sector agencies.  It represents a unique neutral �umbrella� under which 
the entire range of U.S. agro-industry players can come together for constructive, informal dialogue and action within the vast arena of intricate agricultural business, education and policy issues.

As an organization with international linkages, The Agribusiness Council seeks to strengthen the U.S. agricultural sector�s international outreach through stimulating private enterprise trade and investment solutions in Third World agro-industrial development � and fostering heightened public awareness of agriculture�s vital importance in national and global economic health.


History
Initiated under Federal government auspices by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1967, The Agribusiness Council was formed by a group of business, academic, foundation 
and government leaders in order to facilitate American agribusiness participation in agricultural trade and development programs with developing countries � and 
represent private-sector agriculture interests to Federal government decision-makers.

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* The Council defines �agribusiness� as a broad term encompassing all aspects of agricultural production, processing and distribution.  This includes food, forest and fiber production, their 
byproduct utilization, agricultural chemicals and pharmaceuticals, agricultural finance and trade, agribusiness/farm management, agro-environmental considerations, and land development; 
in short, all of the major elements essential to the establishment and operation of efficient 
agro-food enterprises.


Activities

The Council�s major means of achieving its objectives include:

Evaluation of investment climate and growth sectors for 
private agro-enterprise in emerging country economies;

Analysis of basic sectoral investment opportunities and limitations;

Identification of specific agribusiness needs 
and opportunities for members/subscribers;

Organization and implementation of agribusiness 
trade and development missions;

Facilitation and encouragement of U.S. agribusiness participation 
in international agriculture forums and national networking activities;

Communication of private sector concerns to U.S. government policymakers;

Establishment and maintenance of international 
agribusiness contact and information database; and

Coordination of international agribusiness management education/training.

Identification of individuals and issues contributing to the nation�s history
in an effort to preserve the nation�s agricultural heritage


Scope of Activities
Recent activities of  The Agribusiness Council have targeted Eastern Europe, 
The Baltic States, the Caribbean, Indonesia, India, Sri Lanka, the Philippines, 
East Africa, Egypt and the Middle East.  Many other countries have registered 
their desire to establish more relationships with companies and other elements 
of the U.S. agricultural complex � and the Council activities will be expanded accordingly.  Often these activities are conducted in cooperation with the Council�s international affiliate, Agri-Energy Roundtable (AER).


State and Regional Coordination
In order to enhance Council responsiveness to local/regional U.S. agro-industry (especially small and medium-sized agribusiness, and farmers) and to effectively facilitate the transfer of information from the national and international levels, 
the Council is informally linked to a growing number of state/regional agribusiness council groups around the country.  Commonalities and complementarities between 
emerging country and state/regional expertise and capabilities can also be more
readily identified.


Management
The Agribusiness Council (ABC) is guided by a board of directors, a Washington advisory committee, and a small Washington-based staff headed by president and 
chief executive officer, Nicholas E. Hollis.  Financial support is derived primarily from 
the membership, subscription and program fees of private companies, foundations, universities, and individuals committed to the international expansion of U.S. agricultural markets and more effective policy coordination.

International Linkages
To strengthen its international outreach, The Agribusiness Council in 1987 allied itself with the Agri-Energy Roundtable � a multilateral organization accredited by the United Nations to strengthen the cooperative ties between Third World and industrialized nations in the areas of agriculture and energy-related trade and development programs.  Through the  Roundtable�s worldwide �association� network, regional programming, and annual meeting � The International Agricultural Forum, members are able to exchange ideas with a wide array of corporate executives, government and international donor agency officials, as well as access the Roundtable�s international membership body.


Challenge for U.S. Agribusiness
As the world�s largest and most efficient supplier of agro-food products, the United States faces fierce competition from an ever-increasing number of world �breadbaskets.� 
Maintaining U.S. agribusiness global leadership requires a forum capable of embracing our nation�s agricultural constituents; and a mechanism for action on broad, complex issues requiring multi-sectoral coordination and representation at the highest national and international levels.

If you have an interest in strengthening U.S. agro-industrial competitiveness, while enhancing your own business outreach and contact base, and are involved in any segment of our nation�s vast agro-industrial complex, then you are eligible for Council membership.  By joining The Agribusiness Council, you can have an immediate impact on its program and policy direction.  Interested members are encouraged to sere on 
one of the Council�s committees or task forces, and/or to nominate a representative 
to the Board.

















The Agribusiness Council
Membership Application


Organization Name ______________________________________________________

Address _______________________________________________________________

City/State/Country/Code __________________________________________________

Telephone _________________  Fax ________________ E-Mail _________________

Government/Ministry Association (if applicable) ________________________________

Key Contact ________________________  Title  ______________________________

Major Agro-Industrial Business Interest _______________________________________

In what sector of the agro-industrial market are you most interested in expanding?




In what specific subjects is your organization able to lend expertise?

Aquaculture/Fisheries		Dairy				Food Processing
Agchemicals/Fertilizers		Equipment/Implements		Forestry
Bakery/Grain			Farm Management		Fruits/Vegetables
Beverages			Farm Product Marketing		General Groceries
Biogenetic Engineering		Feed/Seed			Land Reclamation
Biomass/AgEnergy		Finance/Related Services	Meat/Poultry
Construction			Food Distribution/Storage	Sweeteners
								Tobacco

Other ________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________


Objective (reason for becoming a member of The Agribusiness Council):






RETURN TO:
The Agribusiness Council
Attn: Membership Department					     OFFICE USE ONLY
1312 � 18th Street NW, Suite 300				NOMINATION COMMITTEE
Washington, DC 20036						      Sponsor
      Program Committee
      Board of Directors


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