AIARD is a professional association of individuals and organizations representing the public and private sectors: universities, NGOs, corporations, trade associations, cooperatives, students, and others from around the world who are engaged in global agricultural development, food security and hunger alleviation.

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An opportunity for professional networking and friendship
  • Establish long-term professional relationships in the field.
  • Network with 'insiders' on international agricultural development funding opportunities and policy.
  • Discover new program partnership opportunities through AIARD colleagues.
  • Interact with peers at the AIARD Annual Conference and other events.
  • Network virtually via the AIARD website, LinkedIn, and other fora.
 


Make your voice heard in the Washington policy arena
  • Contribute to technically sound and strategic AIARD position papers.
  • Partner with like-minded advocacy groups.
  • Participate in AIARD working groups and committees.
  • Encourage your company to become an organizational member and increase their visibility.
  • Propose and help conduct advocacy activities.
 




Access reliable information and continuing education
  • Receive updates about trends, issues and opportunities in the field via AIARD's listserv, newsletter, and LinkedIn.
  • Connect to events in Washington, DC and globally that impact agriculture and rural development.
  • Explore the latest trends and issues in the field at the annual AIARD Conference.
  • Contribute your own expertise through presentations.
 



Nurture the next generation
  • Participate as a student in the AIARD Future Leaders Forum, including visits to Washington-based development agencies.
  • Connect long-term with Future Leader Alumni through LinkedIn.
  • Support outstanding students by contributing to the FLF Scholarship Fund.
  • Be involved as a young professional in AIARD leadership and activities.
  • Access job opportunities through the listserv, LinkedIn, and annual meeting recruitment events.
 Join here!
Individual Membership:
  • Regular: $75 per year                         
  • Student: $20 per year​ ​​
​Individual Sponsor Categories:
  • Bronze Sustaining Member $75.00 - 99.00       
  • Silver Sustaining Member $100.00 - 249.00
  • Gold Sustaining Member $250.00 - 499.00              
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  • Platinum Sustaining Member $500.00 - 999.00
  • Lifetime Sustaining Member $1,000.00 or greater
Individual Sponsors will receive (in addition to their membership): recognition in the AIARD newsletter, website acknowledgement, and their contribution beyond membership dues, tax deductible.
Organizational membership:
To recognize and honor companies who make a tax-deductible contribution, the association provides the following, based on levels of contribution:
 
Basic: $500
  • Company logo featured on the AIARD website
  • Recognition at AIARD Annual Conference as corporate sponsor/member (in conference materials, in the written program and on the screen between presentations)
  • One complimentary AIARD membership
 
Bronze: $1000
  • Company logo featured on the AIARD website
  • Recognition at AIARD Annual Conference as corporate sponsor/member 
  • One complimentary AIARD membership
  • One complimentary ticket for the AIARD Annual Conference
 
Silver: $2,500
  • Company logo featured on the AIARD website
  • Recognition at AIARD Annual Conference as corporate sponsor/member
  • One complimentary AIARD membership
  • Two complimentary tickets for the AIARD Annual Conference
 
Gold: $5,000
  • Company logo featured on the AIARD website
  • Recognition at AIARD Annual Conference as corporate sponsor/member
  • One complimentary AIARD membership
  • Three complimentary tickets for the AIARD Annual Conference
  • Opportunity to have a panel speaker role at the Annual Conference
 
Platinum: $10,000
  • Company logo featured on the AIARD website
  • Recognition at AIARD Annual Conference as corporate sponsor/member
  • One complimentary AIARD membership
  • Four complimentary tickets for the AIARD Annual Conference
  • Opportunity to have a primary speaker role at the Annual Conference
  • Opportunity to have a blog on AIARD website (with social media sharing) featuring company innovations and/or partnerships for productive, sustainable agriculture

​All corporate sponsors/members will have the opportunity to advertise jobs on the AIARD LinkedIn site and listserv. They will be provided with first access to outstanding future leaders in the industry and the opportunity to participate in the annual AIARD Career Workshop.