Join AMBA

A community of 50+ malting, brewing, distilling, and food companies.

Any entity actively engaged in business as a maltster, brewer, distiller, or food manufacturer using barley malt is eligible for membership. AMBA has two membership categories, Regular and Associate. Dues are volume based and assessed annually. Joining our community of Members provides interaction with forward thinkers in the industry and access to content that allows you to make informed decisions regarding your malting barley supply.

  • Unified Industry Voice

    We represent all end-users of malt barley

  • Research Investment

    Your dues are directly invested in barley research

  • Connected Community

    We collectively work towards better barley

  • Political Influence

    We take your needs to the Hill and deliver results

2 Types of Memberships

Choose Your Membership

Voting Membership

Voting representation

  • Board and Technical Committee appointments

  • Inform decisions on variety development and recommendations

  • Access to experimental lines for evaluation

  • Directly invest in and influence research decisions


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Associate Membership

Non-voting representation

  • Receive all member-only communication

  • Opportunity to participate in meetings

  • Directly invest in barley research


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Affiliate Membership

Non-voting representation

  • Ability to designate funding interest towards research projects, programs, and educational opportunities

  • Priority access to sponsorship and advertisement opportunities


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Membership Benefits

Other benefits include:

  • Direct influence on AMBA's Recommended Variety List

  • Timely communication on barley production and supply

  • Networking opportunities with industry leaders

  • First access to review and test new barley lines

  • Collaborative initiatives on pressing issues

  • Influence federal policy and funding

  • Direct industry research investment to meet your needs



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Voting Members

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Associate Members

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