Why Be A Member?
"To keep growing & adapting!" Professional development and education is very important to our association. Improve your knowledge and expertise at the annual convention in the spring, which features both motivational and educational speakers, while bringing together the industry’s top leaders, along with regulatory and university partners!
"Take advantage of Membership Benefits!" Maintain high visibility with the region’s key decision-makers with a listing in and your own copy of this publication. In addition, a copy of the membership roster is available at any time for members. Take advantage of the quick connectivity!
"You're busy -- we can help!" Stay up-to-date with association programs and member activities through periodic ADPA announcements. You can also notify other members of your company’s recent activities or promotions through our network!
"We've got your back!" Public relations can be tricky! Enjoy the benefits of offensive and defensive public relations activities focused on positioning the industry as a community partner.
"Join a group of professionals who give back!" Community building is important to our association. ADPA annually provides two scholarships to students of N.C. State University and Virginia Tech’s Food Science Department programs. This allows the students to pursue their education without monetary constraints.
Types of Memberships:
- Processor Membership is open to individuals, firms and/or corporations that manufacture, process or distribute milk or dairy products.
- Affiliate Membership is open to processors who are not eligible for and elected to processor membership, and who manufacture and process milk or dairy products.
- Associate Membership is open to individuals or firms that own or operate dairy machinery, supply companies or other suppliers to the dairy industry.
Join us today!