Agribusiness Association of Iowa

What Agribusiness Association of Iowa does

The Agribusiness Association of Iowa (AAI) is a nonprofit membership-based trade association serving Iowa's agribusiness industry, formed in 1994 through the merger of the Iowa Grain & Feed Association (tracing to the 1899 Iowa Grain Dealers Association) and the Iowa Fertilizer & Chemical Association (founded 1964). Headquartered at 900 Des Moines Street in Des Moines, Iowa, AAI represents over 1,100 business locations across Iowa that supply feed, seed, crop protection chemicals, grain, fertilizer, and equipment to agricultural producers. The organization is recognized as the largest state agribusiness association in the United States and is governed by a member-elected Board of Directors with CEO Julie Kenney leading an approximately five-person staff.

AAI generates revenue primarily through tiered membership dues structured by member type (Retail, Wholesale, National Wholesale, Affiliate, Emeritus) and scaled to adjusted Iowa gross sales, with rates ranging from $100 annually for Emeritus members to enterprise-scale tiers for large retail and wholesale operators, plus transaction-based revenue from event registrations (Agribusiness Showcase & Conference drawing nearly 500 attendees, AAI Golf Outings, Grain Grading Workshops, Nurse Tank Testing, Feed Manufacturing and Grain Operations Short Courses). Additional revenue flows through the Iowa Agribusiness PAC, which facilitates member political contributions. There is no technology product; the underlying platform is advocacy infrastructure, in-person education delivery, and a member-only digital directory.

The service portfolio operates across three pillars: advocacy (state and federal legislative representation with direct access to Iowa policymakers), communication (weekly Take Five newsletter, member directory, Iowa Agribusiness PAC), and education (training programs delivered in partnership with Iowa State University's International Grain & Feed Industry Academy, ASMARK Institute for EHS compliance, Holmes Murphy for employee benefits, and Matt Parrott Printing for operational forms). Members include enterprise agribusinesses (Bayer CropScience, Corteva Agriscience, Nutrien Ag Solutions, GROWMARK, Farm Credit Services of America, Sukup Manufacturing), regional cooperatives (Landus, Heartland Co-op, New Cooperative, 21st Century Cooperative), and a long tail of service providers across Iowa's agricultural value chain.

Name

Agribusiness Association of Iowa

Legal name

Agribusiness Association of Iowa

Website

https://agribiz.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Agribusiness Association of Iowa is a nonprofit trade association representing over 1,100 agribusiness member locations across Iowa, providing legislative advocacy, professional education, and networking through tiered membership dues and industry events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Des Moines

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: AAI generates primary revenue through tiered membership dues based on member type (Retail, Wholesale, National Wholesale, Affiliate, Emeritus) and sales volume. Dues range from $1,000 for Standard Affiliate membership up to tiered rates for Retail and Wholesale members based on adjusted Iowa gross sales.
2. Event Registration Fees: Revenue generated from registration fees for events including the Agribusiness Showcase & Conference, Grain Grading Workshops, Golf Outings, Nurse Tank Testing, Feed Manufacturing Short Course, and Grain Operations Short Course.
3. Political Action Committee (PAC) Contributions: AAI facilitates personal political contributions through the Iowa Agribusiness PAC, allowing members to support candidates who advocate for agribusiness interests. Contributions are voluntary personal funds from individual members.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

AAI is a membership-based trade association that advocates, communicates, and educates on behalf of Iowa's professional agribusiness industry. It provides tiered membership services (Retail, Wholesale, National Wholesale, Affiliate, Emeritus), industry training workshops (grain grading, feed manufacturing, nurse tank testing), annual events (Agribusiness Showcase & Conference, Golf Outings, Agribusiness Career Day), legislative advocacy at state and federal levels, the Take Five newsletter, the AAI Member Directory, and the Iowa Agribusiness PAC.

Product overview

The Agribusiness Association of Iowa (AAI) operates as a membership-based trade association, not a technology product company. The organization offers a unified membership service focused on advocacy, communication, and education for Iowa's agribusiness industry. The membership portfolio includes professional development programs (Grain Grading Workshops, Grain Operations Short Course, Feed Manufacturing & Milling Short Course, Nurse Tank Testing Workshops), industry events (Agribusiness Showcase & Conference, AAI Golf Outings, Agribusiness Career Day), recognition programs (Iowa Commercial Applicator of the Year Award, Iowa Agribusiness Impact Award), communications (Take Five Newsletter), scholarship funding (Winton Etchen Scholarship), political advocacy (Iowa Agribusiness PAC), and a member directory.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Take Five: Weekly newsletter from the Agribusiness Association of Iowa keeping agribusinesses up-to-date on AAI actions and events, industry news and issues, and upcoming opportunities.

Products and services

• AAI Membership Program (Retail, Wholesale, National Wholesale, Affiliate, Emeritus tiers) Tiered membership program providing advocacy, communication, education, and networking services to Iowa agribusinesses. Categories include Retail (based on adjusted Iowa gross sales), Wholesale (Iowa total gross sales), National Wholesale (US or international scale operations), Affiliate (Standard $1,000, Silver $2,000, Gold $3,000), and Emeritus ($100, retired members).
• Grain Grading Workshops One-day hands-on workshop teaching participants about official U.S. grain grades and how to obtain representative samples. Held at Ziegler CAT in Altoona, Iowa, with the 2026 edition scheduled for August 12, 2026.
• Grain Operations Short Course (Advanced Grain Elevator Operations Management)
• Feed Manufacturing & Milling Short Course (AAI-IGFIA Advanced Feed Manufacturing & Mill Management)
• Nurse Tank Testing Workshops
• Agribusiness Showcase & Conference Annual two-day event featuring influential speakers, national agriculture partners, and the largest Midwest agribusiness trade show, attracting nearly 500 attendees. The 2026 edition is scheduled for February 10-11, 2026 at The Meadows Event Center in Altoona, Iowa.
• AAI Golf Outings Annual golf tournaments across Iowa enabling members to network, entertain customers, and expand business connections, with over 200 members participating each summer. 2026 outings scheduled at Emerald Hills (July 8), Amana Colonies (July 22), and Coldwater Golf Links (August 26).
• Agribusiness Career Day
• Take Five Newsletter
• AAI Member Directory
• Iowa Agribusiness PAC
• Iowa Commercial Applicator of the Year Award
• Iowa Agribusiness Impact Award

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,100 business locations represented across Iowa agriculture
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• ASMARK InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerASMARK provides an integrated, web-based platform that streamlines Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) compliance for agribusinesses. Their platform delivers structure, support, accountability, and visibility while ensuring organizations meet over 50 OSHA, EPA, and DOT regulations across all locations. Cost-effective solutions scale from single-location retailers to large national operations.
• Holmes MurphycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of the largest privately held insurance agencies in the nation offering custom-tailored benefit plans for health and dental insurance, compliance, clinical direction, life insurance, and short or long term disability. Employee Benefits consulting partners available to benefit AAI member businesses.
• Matt Parrott Printing (a Storey Kenworthy Company)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerAAI partners with Matt Parrott Printing to provide business forms for members including Custom Applicator Records, DPRs, Customer Work forms, Credit Sales Contracts, and other forms that keep agribusinesses running smoothly. Orders provided through the AAI home office.
• International Grain & Feed Industry Academy (IGFIA) at Iowa State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Iowa State University to deliver advanced grain operations and feed manufacturing training programs. The Advanced Grain Elevator Operations Management Short Course and AAI-IGFIA Advanced Feed Manufacturing & Mill Management Short Course are held at the ISU Kent Feed Mill and Grain Science Complex.
• Iowa State University Extension and OutreachcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerISU Extension and Outreach partnered with AAI to bring the Grain Elevator Operations Management Course to AAI members and Iowans. Also provides Ex-Officio representation on the AAI Board through Dr. Jay Harmon, Associate Dean.
• Iowa Commercial Applicator of the Year SponsorsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerNutrien Wholesale sponsors the Iowa Commercial Applicator of the Year award, providing recognition for outstanding professional applicators in Iowa agriculture.
• Iowa Agribusiness FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe AAI Foundation promotes research projects, member education, stewardship, and scholarships that benefit AAI members and their families. The Foundation Board consists of AAI Board Directors and awards more than $16,000 in scholarships annually to agricultural students.
• Iowa Certified Crop AdviserssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides Ex-Officio representation on the AAI Board through Todd Schomburg, Stine Seed, representing the professional development and certification interests of crop advisers.
• Iowa Seed AssociationsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides Ex-Officio representation on the AAI Board through Curt Rodgers, Wyffels Hybrids, representing Iowa's seed industry.
• Iowa Community CollegessupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides Ex-Officio representation on the AAI Board through Dr. John Hartog III, President of Northwest Iowa Community College, representing agricultural education at the community college level.
• Iowa State University College of Agriculture and Life SciencescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides Ex-Officio representation on the AAI Board through Dr. Daniel Robison, Endowed Dean's Chair, representing the premier agricultural college in Iowa and maintaining academic-industry connections.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AgribusinessIA
• Facebookfacebook.com/agribusinessia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/agribusiness-association-of-iowa

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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