TGFA gives businesses a way to succeed in today's busy and fast-paced environment through the security of market protection, representation, education, networking and cost-effective member programs.
Market Protection
Is the cost of trade disputes killing your bottom line? TGFA Trade Rules are accepted and recognized by the grain and feed industry. Arbitration is your cost effective means of dispute resolution as compared to going to court.
Representation As a member of Texas Grain & Feed Association, you get the news first on the changing regulatory arena because TGFA is there for you! TGFA is the representative voice for the grain and feed industry in the Texas legislature and our congressional delegation. We serve an important role in giving guidance to state and federal regulatory agencies on issues impacting your business. TGFA is a member of Transportation, Elevator and Grain Merchants Association, Grain Elevator and Processing Society, National Grain and Feed Association and American Feed Industry Association. We also have close contact with our counterparts across the country. In a collaborative effort, we are also members of the Texas Ag Council, made up over over 50 ag organizations across the state. The Ag Council gives TGFA a forum in which to have a more effective voice in Austin.
Education By investing in TGFA's educational programs and offerings, you learn how to improve your company's bottom line. Our annual directory circulates to over 400 industry businesses and gives you an updated source of business leads; our weekly newsletter offers knowledge and news-based articles that target timely topics with the latest grain and feed news information and regulatory updates. TGFA provides forums, meetings, and seminars for networking, problem-solving and solution-sharing.
Networking "You must learn from the mistakes others. You can't possibly live long enough to make them all yourself." This is what what networking is all about! Through it's excellent meetings, TGFA provides you the opportunity to meet and visit with your peers, giving you the opportunity to learn things you can't in any other setting. TGFA offers infinite opportunities to develop leadership skills and build contacts.
Need any more reasons to belong? Today's business climate is changing more rapidly and increasingly unpredictable. YOU DO NOT WANT TO BE ALONE! TGFA gives you a place to call home and feel welcome. Let us help take the worry out of your busy day!
