National Hay Association
Organized in 1895
Our Motto: "Not for self, but for All:
Why we need each other.
  • Only non-subsidized farming left in U.S..
  • Need for continual promotion of industry and new market growth.
  • Educate public to improved hays nutritional value and need for commercial hay Farmers.
  • A united voice with Government  agencies and legislators on issues that affect our members.
  • Connections with other members to increase your knowledge and share information.
  • Membership Directory sent out annually with listing of members.
  • Trade booths at several large venues through the year, where you will be represented.
  • The opportunity to meet and show your products to buyers at our conventions and functions.
  • Monthly news letter (Hay There) with opportunities to advertise your products and receive the latest news
The National Hay Association, the national trade association for the U.S. hay industry, works daily within the industry, federal agencies and the Congress itself to create and environment that benefits hay merchants and the people who depend on hay and straw in their commerce.  A non-profit organization, NHA's activities are funded entirely through membership dues.  NHA proudly represents hay producers, brokers, dealers and consumers of forage products, as well as disciplines and activities of businesses that provide products and services to the hay industry.
The National Hay Association     151 Treasure Island Cswy. #2    St. Petersburg, Fl.  33706

Phone (800) 707-0014    (727)367-9702     Fax (727) 367-9608
Don Kieffer, Executive Director

To All Potential NHA Members  There are many good reasons to make the effort to attend an NHA Annual Meeting.  If your profession is in the Hay Industry.
One of the things I find interesting, the NHA annual meeting favors the NHA productions region where it is held.  Western haymen handle hay production differently then Eastern haymen.  Midwest haymen have  different ideas than Southern haymen.  I've seen a field of timothy, 1500 acres in the Pacific northwest and a field of 15 acres of alfalfa in Wisconsin.  Every haying region in the United States is different in the growing, handling and marketing of forage products, yet many problems are the same.
Meeting old friends and making new friends is another reason to attend the NHA meeting.  Many haymen attending the meeting only see each other once a year, at the meeting, yet they speak to one another several times a week via phone.
The NHA meeting is an opportunity to advance your hay production and marketing skills.  The NHA general meetings have  speakers on topics that address forage issues.  The Industry displays featured products for your inspection and attention.

Don Kieffer