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The North Carolina Small Grain Growers Association, Inc. was formed by a group of small grain producers and agri-business representatives from across the state on July 24, 1986. The Association is a nonprofit corporation formed to encourage, promote and develop more efficient and effective small grain marketing and production and to participate in all matters relative to the interests of small grain producers.
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Goals & Objectives:
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- Enhance opportunity for profit
- Solve production problems and improve yields
- Improve Marketing opportunities
- Find new markets and uses for small grains
- Support research and extension services
- Develop strong leaders to speak for Small Grains
- Work with programs to protect our environment and conserve natural resources
- Provide quality products to consumers
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Financial Support:
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Primarily growers through a self-assessment or self-help program support financial Support Business and activities of the North Carolina Small Grain Growers Association.
The assessment is one cent per bushel for wheat and rye and one-half cent for barley and oats.
Collection of the assessment is made by first-market handlers and grain buyers, remitted to the North Carolina Department of Agriculture, and deposited for use by the Association. All other classes of membership pay dues.
Business and activities of the North Carolina Small Grain Grower Association are supervised by a Board of Directors elected by geographical distribution within the state, production volume and agribusiness interest.
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Membership
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Membership in the North Carolina Small Grain Growers Association is composed of three classes:
- Small Grain Producers in North Carolina
- Associate members who represent the small grain agribusiness industry as individuals and professional agricultural workers
- Supporting member companies who represent the small grain agribusiness industry
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Legislative
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Annual visits to Washington, D.C. to meet with legislators
Working for fair equitable farm bills
Instrumental in obtaining disaster aid bills, additional payments, etc.
Increasing farmer leadership and representation at the county, state and national level
Very influential in setting the conservation compliance rules
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