AgrowKnowledge Membership Information

Have you ever wanted to make a difference in Agriculture at a national level? Wanted funding to try out an idea that would make teaching agriculture better across the board? Wanted a discount on technology to use in your classroom?

Welcome to membership with AgrowKnowledge. AgrowKnowledge is made up of two year colleges, high schools, four year colleges, faculty, staff and students, as well as business and industry – all individuals and groups who have an interest in the field of agriculture education. AgrowKnowledge is the only national advocacy organization representing post-secondary needs and capabilities in AFNR (Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources) technology at two-year colleges.

As a member play a role in determining the direction of Agriculture Education on the National Level.

Standard Membership benefits include:

• Curriculum on new AFNR technologies
• Expanded Web site features
• Grants for special projects
• Discounted registration for AgrowKnowledge sponsored events
• Opportunity to participate in Technology Resource Teams
• Funding for curriculum development
• And many more....

 

How to become a member

Download full membership brochure

Download individual membership application

Download institutional membership application

Industry wanting to contribute and join AgrowKnowledge should read our industry investment information.

Full Membership Benefits
July 1st, 2009 - June 30th - 2010
(Annual Cost)

	Student Membership ($25)	Individual Membership ($150)	Institutional Membership ($500) *
AgrowKnowledge trainer certification		X	X
AgrowKnowledge calendar	X	X	X
Curriculum on new AFNR technologies	X	X	X
Participate in Technology Resource Teams		X	X
AgrowKnowledge webinars	X	X	X
Expanded Web site features	X	X	X
Access jobs for students	X	X	X
Special group purchases of technology		(limited)	(Unlimited)
Textbook discounts		X	X
Funding for curriculum development		X	X
Grants for special projects		X	X
Members only contests	X	X	X
Members only technology mini-grants	X	X	X
Members only student and faculty certification in AFNR technology areas	X	X	X
Discounted registration for AgrowKnowledge sponsored events		X	X
Early registration for AgrowKnowledge Sponsored Events	X	X	X

 

Student Memberships:
Any student, at a college or high school, is qualified for the student rate of $25 dollars. Please fax or mail AgrowKnowledge a copy of your student ID at (319) 398-7109 if you are applying for the AgrowKnowledge student membership. Student memberships cannot be processed without a copy of your Student ID.

Individual Memberships:
An individual membership is designed for instructors from all levels of education (with a specific focus on post-secondary educators) and individuals with an interest in current and future developments in the hands-on application of technologies applied to all facets of agriculture with special emphasis on Ag Geospatial Technology, Ag Biotechnology, Energy in Agriculture and Ag Environment, Natural Resource, and Safety. The annual membership fee $150 dollars can begin any time an individual becomes interested in accessing the expanded Web site features or desires to participate in AgrowKnowledge special projects, discounted registration fees, access to funding, and grant opportunities. If the school you teach at has an institutional membership then your membership in AgrowKnowledge is free!

* Institutional Memberships
Institutional Memberships are designed for colleges and schools who wish to show their support of AgrowKnowledge by purchasing a blanket membership. All faculty and staff at an Institution that has purchased a membership will have an Individual membership through AgrowKnowledge.