The National Grain and Feed Association, founded in 1896, is a broad-based, non-profit trade association that represents and provides services for grain, feed and related commercial businesses. Its activities focus on enhancing the growth and economic performance of U.S. agriculture. NGFA member firms consist of nearly 1,000 companies comprising about 7,000 facilities handling U.S. grains and oilseeds utilized in domestic and export markets; encompass all sectors of the industry; and represent a balance of small and large companies, including both privately owned and cooperative firms.