Membership is the strength of the Maryland Grain Producers Association. As a MGPA member, you will be a part of the national grain network with membership benefits from the National Corn Growers Association, National Association of Wheat Growers, and National Barley Growers Association, in addition to having a forum to address your concerns right here in Maryland. Members can be confident knowing MGPA represents you at the state capital, one-on-one with decision makers, and at meetings across the country to express your interests and concerns. We are your voice – one that is specific to grain production in Maryland! With your MGPA membership, you will have the inside track for information on current issues and will be given a forum to address your concerns.
Grain Store
An annual report that is mailed to 3,500 Maryland farmers, featuring Check-Off funded grants made to support research, market development, and education. You can review past reports here.
State and Federal Policies
Serving as the voice of grain farmers in the governmental process, the Maryland Grain Producers Association works to protect and promote the grain industry in Maryland. Officers, staff, and members participate in the legislative and administrative process both in Annapolis and Washington DC to work for positive business and environmental policies to promote a viable and thriving grain industry in Maryland. Affiliations with the national grain organizations, as well as the U.S. Grains Council and U.S. Wheat Associates, ensures your strong representation on issues such as trade, crop insurance, renewable fuel standard, and the farm bill. View legislative updates here.
Press Releases
Current information on hot topics and important issues are shared through an automated system to keep our members up-to-date. Check out our press releases here.
E-Newsletter
Members receive a bi-weekly e-newsletter with the latest grain news, updates, upcoming events, scholarship opportunities, and more. Past e-newsletters can be found here.
Social Media
The Association educates consumers and provides members with information through their social media accounts. Following along, find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
Grant Spotlight
Members receive bi-weekly features on our Check-Off funded grants, seeing their Check-Off dollars hard at work! View our spotlights here.
Maryland Commodity Classic
Members receive a complimentary ticket to the annual Maryland Commodity Classic on the fourth Thursday in July. This includes educational workshops, research project presentations, updates from national partners, and everyone’s favorite, a chicken and beef BBQ with a crab feast!
College Scholarship Program
Students of our members in all areas of study are eligible for a Maryland Grain Producers Scholarship and National Corn Growers Association Scholarship. Learn more about the Maryland program here and the National program here.
NCGA Member Benefits
The National Corn Growers Association provides a number of benefits to members. By being a MGPA member, you are automatically enrolled in the NCGA and eligible for the benefits below.
National Corn Yield Contest
The premier event of every corn growing season since 1965, the National Corn Yield Contest (NCYC) offers challenges and rewards to each entrant! NCGA wants to challenge you to take advantage of this opportunity to explore new ideas and production techniques while gleaning knowledge to enhance your future potential. Winners will receive national recognition in publications, such as the NCYC Corn Yield Guide, as well as other awards from participating sponsoring seed, chemical, and crop protection companies. At each Commodity Classic, state winners are recognized at the NCYC Breakfast and national winners receive awards at the evening Awards Banquet. Learn more about the contest.
Ford Motor Company
Through Ford’s X-Plan vehicle pricing plan, members can access a special website that gives them a reduced price on dozens of Ford and Lincoln vehicles by using a unique NCGA partner code – NCGA2. Log in here to see what a member can access. Once you select a vehicle or found an area dealer to work with, use a member-specific PIN to lock in the final, discounted purchase price.
Worldwide Hotel Discount Program
Members, friends, and family now have access to a worldwide inventory of hotels at exclusive discounted rates. Whether traveling for work or pleasure, individually or in a group, domestically or abroad, you can take advantage of savings that may exceed 50% and average 10-20% below the best available rates. Any hotel, anywhere, anytime. Click here for the travel discount program.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Members can now take advantage of a discount at all Enterprise car rental locations. The discount is 5% off rental fees at Enterprise neighborhood offices and 10% off rentals from their airport locations. To take advantage of the discount in person at a rental location or over the phone, growers simply need to state that they are members of NCGA. For internet rentals, members must use the NCGA partner code: 01RC004. To book your next rental, click here.
Cabela’s
Members can expect an unbeatable selection of fishing equipment, hunting apparel, outdoor gear, footwear, luggage, camping products, gadgets, and more. Members receive a 12% discount on the purchase of Cabela’s gift cards. Cabela’s cards can be used for shopping online or at one of their massive retail locations.
ODP Business Solutions (formerly Office Depot)
Get significant discounts on office supplies from the nation’s largest office supplier. Get special pricing on hundreds of office essentials with discounts averaging 25% off retail. Special low pricing on copy paper. Take advantage of the same pricing available to some of the country’s largest corporations with free shipping and no small order or delivery fees. Register here.
NCGA-Merschman Seeds Ag Weather Advisor
The Ag Weather Advisor Program features a complimentary email subscription service designed specifically for members. Among the offerings subscribers will receive, each week the BWO Agriculture Weather Outlook will help farmers understand how much rain to expect, days in advance. Click here to subscribe. To subscribe, email info@bluewateroutlook.com.
