Karl Barnhart, Brandt
Categories of Membership
From producers to retailers to suppliers, TFI unites the industry under one strong voice—
advocating for your business, providing critical insights, and opening doors to real influence.
Manufacturer
Access to member-only content and market intelligence data
A seat at the table to engage in pressing industry issues
Thought leadership opportunities and resources
Retailer
Access to 4R Nutrient Stewardship resources
Engagement with experts serving the retail sector’s needs
Resources for agronomists, businesses and community outreach
Access to professional staff with deep expertise in agronomy, advocacy, communication and market intelligence
Biostimulant
Access to the federal regulatory community and Capitol Hill
Discounted fees for participation in the Certified Biostimulant program
Industry Supplier
Networking events to meet with industry leaders
A seat at the table to engage in pressing industry issues
Frequently Asked Questions
There are two categories of TFI’s membership, Regular members and Associate members.
Regular members either sell or plan to sell fertilizer products within the United States. Regular members’ dues are calculated based on the company’s tons imported, produced, and sold at wholesale and retail during the previous year. There are different dues rates for nutrient tons imported, produced, and sold at wholesale and retail. With tonnage from manufacturing assessed at the highest rate, and retail tonnage is assessed at the lowest rate.
Associate members don’t sell fertilizer, but provide products or services to the fertilizer industry. Associate members flat rate dues can be supplemented by a menu of custom services, such as access to TFI’s statistical reports, branding opportunities at TFI events, and more.
TFI’s Executive Committee (representatives from member companies) sets dues rates on an annual basis.
A task force of TFI members recommended the process of calculating dues based on tonnage in 2005. The task force cited the following principles as the basis for TFI’s dues structure:
- Equitable to all members,
- Operational transparency,
- Budgeting predictability, and
- Revenue stability
The formula to calculate dues based on tonnages was unanimously approved by TFI’s Board of Directors in September 2005 and since then there have been various modifications to ensure TFI mem
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