Membership Descriptions

TypeDuesDues after Jan. 1
Editorial
Individuals working for general or specialized agricultural publication or media outlet published in the United States or Canada and which either (1) has paid circulation and/or (2) accepts paid advertising. The primary source of funding for the media outlet comes from either paid circulation or paid advertising. The primary job function of the communicator is media and content creation.

*An $85 discount is available to freelancers using code FREELANCER20
*A $50 discount is available to first-year members using code NEWMEMBER20
(Please note, you may only use one discount code)
$235$260
Associate
Individuals engaged in content creation, photography, video, design, digital and social media, blogging or other communications work directly related to publishing content about agriculture or food. Individuals engaged in agricultural communications work for a governmental agency, an educational institution, a non-profit institution or foundation, or an agribusiness company.

*An $85 discount is available to freelancers using code FREELANCER20
*A $50 discount is available to first-year members using code NEWMEMBER20
(Please note, you may only use one discount code)
$235$260
Partner
Individuals employed by agribusiness companies, marketing and public relations agencies, commodity organizations, government agencies and others who support AAEA but whose individual role does not have an editorial or content generation function. Communicators who primarily advocate for a position or are sponsored content providers are eligible for partner membership.

*An $85 discount is available to freelancers using code FREELANCER20
*A $50 discount is available to first-year members using code NEWMEMBER20
(Please note, you may only use one discount code)
$235$260
Retired
You are retired. Retired membership shall be available to either editorial, associate or partner members who are no longer receiving income for communications work.
$110$135
Student
You are a full-time student enrolled in an approved agricultural communications curriculum.
$50$75

*Memberships are based on a calendar year. Membership renewals begin October 1st.