For the past 95 years, the American Soybean Association has met the demands of a growing world. The American soybean farmer has a tremendous opportunity to answer the call of agricultural needs throughout the world and ASA is the collective voice of 21,000 U.S. soybean producers.
A primary focus of the American Soybean Association is policy development and implementation. Policy development starts with the farmer/members and culminates at an annual meeting of voting delegates.
ASA is tasked with accomplishing the policy goals established by the farmers/members/delegates. ASA does this by testifying before Congress, lobbying Congress and the Administration, contacting members, and meeting with the media. This legislative process cannot happen without member input and support.
Vision, Mission and Values:
As Adopted by the Board of Directors on December 9, 2015.
ASA Mission: To advocate for U.S. soy farmers on policy and trade.
ASA Vision: To be a nimble, responsive, and highly effective agriculture policy organization.
ASA Values
The ASA volunteer leadership and professional staff are guided by these principles in carrying out their governing and management duties on behalf of members:
Collaboration: Communication and collaboration with the entire soy family
Integrity: Professional, ethical and honest
Member Driven: Policy development by grassroots members
Openness: Inclusive and respectful of many views, with open dialogue
Service: Developing leaders and advocating policies for the future
Stewardship: Stewards of environmentally and economically sustainable agriculture