WHAT IS THE FLUID FERTILIZER FOUNDATION (FFF)?

• The research and education arm of the fluid industry, a 501 (c) 3, tax deductible Foundation.
• Founded in 1982 by the National Fertilizer Solutions Association.
• Supported entirely by dealers, distributors and manufacturers of fluid fertilizers and equipment.
• Run by and for the industry.
• The driving force in fluid market development.

HOW WILL THE FFF BENEFIT MY COMPANY?

• Educational programs in support of fluid marketing, agronomics and technology.
• Provides direct support for applied agricultural research with fluid fertilizers.
• Publishes the quarterly "Fluid Journal", taking information directly to dealers.
• Archives information on fluid formulation procedures.
• Publishes the Fluid Manual, bible of fluid fertilizers.
• Provides sales support information directly to the industry through the Foundation website www.fluidfertilizer.com
• Organizes and presents the annual Fluid Forum, an annual review of all FFF research projects and topics of broad interest to the industry.

HOW DOES THE FOUNDATION OPERATE?

• Run by a Board of Directors elected by the members.
• Foundation management by contract, no employees.
• Research investment determined by Research & Education Committee comprised entirely of industry personnel…unique in the industry.
• Educational programs determined entirely by industry personnel.

WHAT HAS FFF ACCOMPLISHED IN RESEARCH?

• The only organization with a mandate to provide fluid research in support of fluid sales.
• FFF was formed in tough times to provide market support for fluids through research.
• Pools industry resources to do collectively what can’t be done individually.
• FFF has invested $3 million in research projects selected by industry personnel.
• Provided the information that has helped move fluid consumption from 13 million tons in 1982 to over 20 million tons today, 40% of the market.
• Supported the development of improved methods of application of UAN for higher N use efficiency.
• Produced ripple effects on research at universities across U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Australia
• Little fluid research until FFF provided the equipment to researchers. Fluid use now routine.
• Continues key support of research in the development of fertigation for agronomic and horticultural crops.
• Led the way with research support on the role of S in fluid fertilizers.
• Supported research on the value of micronutrients in fluid starters.
• Instigated the development of lime suspensions and their agronomic benefits.
• Developed data emphasizing the flexibility of starter placement for reduced tillage crops.
• Initiated and supported research on the importance of high N starters.

WHAT HAS FFF ACCOMPLISHED IN EDUCATION?

• No other organization has the mandate to provide education on fluids and fluid use.
• Continually sponsor fluid fertilizer workshops, often in conjunction with state fertilizer and ag chemical associations.
• Provides training on fluid agronomics, fluid marketing and fluid technology.
• Built a cadre of experienced educators available to the industry.
• Transfers fluid fertilizer research directly to dealers and their customers via Fluid Journal.
• Brings sales support info directly to dealers and growers via the Foundation website: www.fluidfertilizer.com

WHO ARE THE MEMBERS OF FFF?

• The leaders in the fluid industry in Canada, the U.S., Mexico, Australia and other countries.
• Dealers and distributors of fluid fertilizers; manufacturers and suppliers of related products and services; producers/suppliers of nutrient materials; interested individuals.

WHAT ARE THE COSTS OF MEMBERSHIPS IN THE FFF?

• Membership is divided into 4 classes (download enrollment form):
• Class 1 - Dealer/distributors, individuals
• Class 2 - National retail suppliers
• Class 3 - Manufacturers/suppliers of related products and services
• Class 4 - Producers/suppliers of nutrient materials Within those classes, 5 levels of membership: Platinum, gold, silver, bronze, contributors
• Contributions ranges:
• Class 1 - $500 to $5,000+
• Class 2 - $2,000 to $10,000+
• Class 3 - $2,500 to $15,000+
• Class 4 - $2,500 to $30,000+
• The choice of participation level is yours.