Code of Ethics

We declare it to be the strong belief of the National Grain and Feed Association that the best interests of the country, the public, and all levels of American agriculture and the free enterprise system are served by a strong competitive market. Therefore, the Membership of this Association dedicates itself to encouraging and vigorously defending political and economic circumstances which foster and encourage the viability, health and expansion of free markets. The Association further commits itself to the promulgation and implementation of necessary rules and standards which will foster and sustain public trust and confidence. Accordingly, upon becoming a member of the Association each member shall exert every reasonable effort:

• To comply with the laws and regulations relating to the merchandising, inspection, grading, weighing , storing, and handling and shipment of grain.

• To maintain and promote the highest ethical and honest procedures in the transaction of business by members of this Association.

• To hold of primary importance the concepts of free enterprise and service to the public, and to continually strive to gain and maintain respect for the industry locally, nationally and internationally.

• To engage in sales and purchasing methods, promotional practices and other transactions, giving consideration to the best interests of the agricultural industry as well as the public.

• To encourage research and development of new methods and practices which would improve the efficiency and future of the grain and feed industry.