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

Any entity actively engaged in business as a maltster, brewer, distiller, or food manufacturer producing or using barley malt is eligible for Voting or Associate membership. 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. All other entities are eligible for Affiliate membership, which allows you to directly invest in barley improvement.

  • 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

3 Types of Membership

Membership Options

Voting Membership

  • Companies that produce barley malt or use barley malt in their products are eligible.

  • 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

  • Companies that produce barley malt or use barley malt in their products are eligible.

  • Receive all member-only communication

  • Opportunity to participate in meetings

  • Directly invest in barley research

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Affiliate Membership

  • Companies or organizations not eligible to become a Voting or Associate member that want to invest in barley improvement are eligible.

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

  • Priority access to sponsorship and advertisement opportunities

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Our team can help you choose the best fit and answer questions about benefits, participation, and next steps.

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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

Other benefits include

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Member Companies

Voting Members

B: = Board Member T: = Technical Committee Member

Associate Members

Affiliate Members