Through NCACA membership, initial issues or situations confronting agriculture and its producers can be addressed effectiveldy with collective experience. By having an annual meeting, the membership keeps abreast of the most recent technological advances in agriculture and business management. Many members participate in local and state government bodies that influence future agriculture policies. NCACA is committed to maintaining a long-term, responsible, informed, professional profile for all its members.

NCACA Membership Categories

FULL MEMBERSHIP
Full members of the NCACA:
1) Provide agricultural consulting and contract research services for a fee
2) Hold a consultant's license from the NC Department of Agriculture
3) Possess a four-year college degree in an agricultural field
4) Have at least two years of reputable experience in agricultural consulting or an approved
     combination of education or experience
5) Are not engaged in the sale or application of agricultural chemicals, fertilizers, seed or other
     agricultural materials or equipment to grower clients for profit.
Only full members have voting privileges.

PROVISIONAL MEMBERSHIP
Provisional members have all the qualifications of a full member except for work experience.

ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP
Associate members serve on the staff of an academic institution or regulatory agency and can offer valuable technical information.

SUPPORTING MEMBERSHIP  (CLICK HERE TO SEE A LIST OF OUR SUPPORTING MEMBERS)
Supporting members are organizations with an interest in agricultural consulting that wish to financially support NCACA.  Supporting members contribute $300 annually.

Affiliated Membership
For those currently employed by a company owned by a Full Member and is not engaged in the sale or application of agricultural chemicals, fertilizers, seed, or other agricultural materials or equipment to grower clients for personal or associated business profit.
Affiliated members do not possess voting privileges.

Out-of-state Membership
For professionals that offer consulting services for a fee not within North Carolina. He/she must meet the criteria necessary for consulting for the state in which they work and must not be engaged in the sale or application of agricultural chemicals, fertilizers, seed, other agricultural materials or equipment to grower clients for personal or associated business profit.

Student Membership
For any college student interested in the activities of the organization whose curriculum is in an agricultural related field.

 
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